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2001-11-30

Friday, November 30, 2001 6:04 PM
September 11 Victim Compensation Fund


November 30, 2001
Kenneth L. Zwick, Director
Office of Management Programs, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice

Dear Mr. Zwick,

Thank you for considering public input regarding distribution of funds for victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11. I am in agreement with Assembly Woman Margaret M. Markey's comments in her email of Nov. 26 on this matter. My further comments are as follows:

Every soul who lost a loved one on Sept.11 suffered unimaginable loss and grief, regardless of age, citizenship, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Discrimination on the basis of these small differences would only add to everyones' grief and send a message dividing, rather than uniting the people of this country.

The U.S. has invited gay men and women to fight in the "War Against Terrorism". It would be hippocritical and unamerican to discriminate against any of those who have lost loved ones or financial stability.

Therefore, it is imperative to include among relatives eligible for compensation those who lost their life partners or de facto parents or children, regardless of sexual orientation or marital status.

Sincerely,

Individual Comment
St. Charles, MO

2001-11-30