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2001-12-06

Thursday, December 06, 2001 9:04 PM
NY compensation

Kenneth L. Zwick, Director
Office of Management Programs
U.S. Department of Justice

Mr. Zwick,
I urge the U.S. Government to follow the example already set by New York
Governor Pataki regarding the inclusion among those eligible for
compensation (for loss from the Sept. 11 attacks) of all those who lost
their life partners or defacto parents or children. Decisions should be
made without regard to sexual orientation or marital status. New York's
standard, which grants benefits "on a showing of mutual interdependence
with the victim," recognizes 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," is a fair one.
Our country has already been devastated by this unexpected blow. Now is
a time to stand together, not to push us further apart.
Thank you,
Individual Comment
Denton, TX

2001-12-06