dojA000673.xml

dojA000673.xml

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2001-12-05

Wednesday, December 05, 2001 3:48 AM
September 11 Victim Compenstion Fund

Dear Mr. Zwick:

The Justice Department requested public comment on the upcoming regulations
for implementing and administering the "September 11 Victim Compensation
Fund." I URGE the Department to draft regulations that ensures compensation
is available to ALL victims, including the committed partners and the
non-biological children of gay and lesbian victims.

There is no question that the terrible grief and economic losses suffered by
the families of gay and lesbian victims are no less than that of other
families. The terrorists drew no lines in choosing their victims, and our
country must draw no lines in compensating those who suffered the most
personal of losses from these horrific attacks.

Many Americans, human beings all, lost their lives on September 11, each of
whom left behind loved ones. I URGE the Department, once again, to honor all
bonds by treating the families of gay and lesbian victims as you would any of
the grieving human beings.

Sincerely,
Individual Comment
Chico, CA

2001-12-05