September 11 Digital Archive

dojA001038.xml

Title

dojA001038.xml

Source

born-digital

Media Type

email

Created by Author

yes

Described by Author

no

Date Entered

2001-12-05

September 11 Email: Body

Wednesday, December 05, 2001 5:31 PM
9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
Dear Mr. Zwick:
I am writing in response to the Department's request for public comments
regarding the forthcoming regulations for implementing and administering
the "September 11 Victim Compensation Fund." I strongly urge the Department
to draft regulations that ensure compensation is available to all victims
of the attack, including the committed partners and the non-biological
children of gay and lesbian victims.
It is unquestionable that the devastating grief and economic losses
suffered by the families of gay and lesbian victims are no less than that
of other families. Just as the terrorists drew no lines in choosing their
victims, our country must draw no lines in compensating those who suffered
the most personal of losses from these horrific attacks.
Many Americans lost their lives on September 11, each of whom left behind
loved ones. I urge the Department to honor these bonds by treating the
families of gay and lesbian victims as you would any other.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment
Hebron, CT


September 11 Email: Date

2001-12-05

Citation

“dojA001038.xml,” September 11 Digital Archive, accessed September 21, 2024, https://911digitalarchive.org/items/show/24109.