dojA000527.xml

dojA000527.xml

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2001-12-04

Tuesday, December 04, 2001 7:53 PM
September 11 Victim Compensation Fund

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.
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.
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
Margate, NJ

2001-12-04