dojA000763.xml

dojA000763.xml

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2001-12-05

Wednesday, December 05, 2001 10:32 AM
"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
St Peters MO

2001-12-05