dojA000906.xml

dojA000906.xml

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2001-12-10

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

Dear Mr. Zwick,

I understand that the U.S. Department of Justice is now inviting public comments on how
the "September 11 Victim Compensation Fund" should be administered and how
funds should be distributed.

Because the fund was established for the purpose of providing assistance to persons who
were injured as a result of the attacks, and to compensate the relatives of those who were
killed. I feel that justice is only served when all families--and all types of families --
impacted by September 11 are treated with equality.

I ask the Justice Department to include among relatives eligible for compensation those
who lost their life partners as well as de facto parents or children, without regard to
sexual orientation or marital status.

I ask the U.S. Government to follow the example already set by New York Governor
Pataki in granting compensation benefits "on a showing of mutual interdependence with
the victim, in recognition 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."

I thank you in advance for taking a stand for justice.

Sincerely,



Individual Comment
North Port, Florida

2001-12-10