dojA001425.xml

dojA001425.xml

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2001-12-10

Monday, December 10, 2001 12:21 PM
Comments, VictimComp

Please see attached letter. Thank you,

Attachment 1:




December 6, 2001

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

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 11th 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 11th, 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

2001-12-10