dojA001227.xml

dojA001227.xml

born-digital

email

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2001-12-06

Thursday, December 06, 2001 7:46 PM

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
> York, PA

2001-12-06