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2001-12-14

Friday, December 14, 2001 8:14 AM
September 11 Victim Compensation Fund

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

Dear Mr. Zwick:

This responds 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. THERE MUST BE NO EXCLUDING
the committed partners and the non-biological children of gay and
lesbian victims.

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.

Many Americans lost their lives on September 11, each of whom left
behind loved 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
Austin, Texas

2001-12-14