dojA000687.xml

dojA000687.xml

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2001-12-05

Wednesday, December 05, 2001 6:22 AM
September 11 Victim Compensation Fund

To:

Mr. Kenneth L. Zwick,
Director Office of Mgmt. Programs,
Civ.Div.USDJ

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 honor these
bonds by treating the families of gay and lesbian victims as you
would any other.

Sincerely,

Individual Comment
New York NY

2001-12-05