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2001-12-04

Tuesday, December 04, 2001 5:57 PM
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. 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 honour these bonds by treating the
families of gay and lesbian victims as you would any
other.

Sincerely,

Individual Comment
Portland, OR

2001-12-04