dojA003419.xml

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2001-12-19

Wednesday, December 19, 2001 2:49 PM
Request for public comments

Kenneth L. Zwick, Director
Office of Management Programs, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice


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 gays and lesbians.

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.

I urge the Department to treat the families of gay and lesbian victims
as you would any other.

Sincerely,

Individual Comment
Boston MA

2001-12-19