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2001-12-21

Friday, December 21, 2001 12:21 AM
federal survivor benefits

Att: Kenneth L Zwick, DOJ
RE September 11 Survivor benefits:
International human rights standards, and the general principle of equality, demand
that that same-sex partners should be included among relatives eligible for
compensation. hose who lost their life partners as well as de facto parents or
children, without regard to sexual orientation or marital status.
The Justice Department must grant compensation benefits "on a showing of mutual
interdependence with the victim, in recognition that anyone who shared with the
victim living expenses, day to day activities and the emotional bonds of family
deserves help in this time of need."
Remind Justice Department officials that real justice is only served when all families -
and all types of families - impacted by the human rights tragedy of September 11 are
treated with dignity and equality.
Please excuse the form letter. I understand that the deadline is approaching. I hope
and pray you will do the right thing and show compassion and an understanding of
democracy by granting these benefits to ALL victims' families.
Thank you.
Individual Comment

2001-12-21