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2001-12-07

December 7, 2001

Mr. Kenneth L. Zwick, Director
Office Of Management Programs
Civil Division
United States Department of Justice

Dear Mr. Kenneth L. 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 that the Department
to draft regulations that ensure compensation is available
to ALL VICTIMS of the attack, including the committed
partners and non-biological children of gay and lesbian
victims.

It is unquestionable that the devasting 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 Justice Depart-
ment to honor these bonds by treating the families of gay
and lesbian VICTIMS as you would ANY OTHER..

Sincerely,
Individual Comment Fieldbrook Ave
Clinton, CT

2001-12-07