dojA001169.xml

dojA001169.xml

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2001-12-06

Thursday, December 06, 2001 12:52 PM
September 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. I am using a form letter for lack of time to compose an
original one, but please do not interpret this as a lack of sincere
interest and intent.

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
Raleigh, NC

2001-12-06