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2001-12-05

Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 1:42 PM
Subject: "September 11 Victim Compensation Fund"

December 4, 2001

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

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 lost their lives on September 11, each of whom
left behind loved ones. The devastating 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.

The terrorist attacks resulted in loss of loved ones for thousands of people.
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
Los Angeles, CA

2001-12-05