dojA001338.xml

dojA001338.xml

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2001-12-08

Saturday, December 08, 2001 2:29 PM
Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund

Dear Mr. Zwick:

I am writing in response to the Department's request for comments
about the forthcoming regulations for the "September 11 Victim
Compensation Fund."

I strongly urge the Department to draft regulations that ensure
compensation is made available to all attack victims, including the
committed partners and non-biological children of gay and lesbian
victims. The devastating grief and economic losses suffered by the
partners and children of gay and lesbian victims are no different than
that of other families. Just as the terrorists drew no lines in choosing
their victims, our country must not draw lines of compensation.

It is my fervent hope that careful consideration will be given to these
concerns as the regulations are written.

Sincerely,
Individual Comment

2001-12-08