dojA001184.xml

dojA001184.xml

born-digital

email

yes

no

2001-12-06

Thursday, December 06, 2001 1:48 PM
(no subject)

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.

Many Americans were killed on September 11, some of whom were gay and
lesbian. Gays and lesbians also left behind families and 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

2001-12-06