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2001-12-06

Thursday, December 06, 2001 10:14 AM
Victim compensation-Sep't 11

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

Dear Mr. Zwick,

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 am writing to
voice my concerns. 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. 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.

Sincerely,

Individual Comment
Englewood, NJ

2001-12-06