dojA000339.xml

dojA000339.xml

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2001-12-04

Tuesday, December 04, 2001 4:05 PM
Compensation for ALL Victim's Families

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.

The devastating grief and economic losses suffered by the families of gay and lesbian victims are no less than that of other families who have lost family members to this tragedy. 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.

Please understand the importance of embracing ALL families of 9-11 victims.

Individual Comment

2001-12-04