dojA001352.xml

dojA001352.xml

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2001-12-08

Saturday, December 08, 2001 8:11 PM
Ensure compensation for ALL victims

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.

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. Our country must draw no lines in compensating those
who suffered the most personal of losses from the terrorist attacks.

Many Americans lost their lives on September 11, each of whom left behind
love 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
Sunbury, PA

2001-12-08