dojA000449.xml

dojA000449.xml

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2001-12-04

Tuesday, December 04, 2001 6:04 PM
Fair Compensation for All Victims of 9/11

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 urge the Department to
ensure that all victims of the attack are compensated, including the
committed partners and the non-biological children of gay and lesbian victims.

The 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.

All Americans who lost their lives on September 1 left behind loved
ones. I urge the Department to treat the families of gay and lesbian
victims as you would any other.

Sincerely,

Individual Comment

2001-12-04