dojA000461.xml

dojA000461.xml

born-digital

email

yes

no

2001-12-04

Tuesday, December 04, 2001 6:27 PM
public comment on September 11 Victim Compensation Fund

Dear Mr. Zwick:

I am writing to strongly urge the Department to draft regulations for the "September 11 Victim Compensation Fund" ensure compensation is available to all victims of the attack, including the committed partners and the non-biological children of gay and lesbian victims.

The families of gay and lesbian victims are suffering as much as that of other families - emotionally and economically. 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
Brooklyn, NY

2001-12-04