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2001-12-05

December 5, 2001

Mr. Kenneth L. Zwick
Director - Office of Management Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
Washington, DC
VIA FACSIMILE: (301) 519-5956

Dear Mr. Zwick:

In response to the Justice Department's request for comments regarding the upcoming
implementation regulations for the "September 11 Victim Compensation Fund," I would strongly
urge the Justice Department to ensure these regulations are drafted to make the proposed
compensation available to ALL VICTIMS of this terrible tragedy.

For the sake of fairness, and, indeed, Justice, this should include the committed partners and
non-biological children of gay and lesbian victims of the September 11th tragedy.

As you can imagine, the grief and suffering of the families of gay and lesbian victims is no
different or less
devastating than that of other families.

Just as the terrorists drew no lines in choosing their victims, our country must draw no lines in
helping to
heal the wounds of all Americans who suffered personal of losses from these horrific attacks.

Many Americans lost their lives on September 11, each of whom left behind loved ones. I urge
the Justice
Department to do justice to the bonds of gay and lesbian victims, just as you would any other.

Thoughtfully yours,

Individual Comment
Stamford, CT

2001-12-05