dojA000679.xml
Title
dojA000679.xml
Source
born-digital
Media Type
email
Date Entered
2001-12-05
September 11 Email: Body
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 4:29 AM
Subject: Compensation for ALL victims of Sept. 11
Kenneth L. Zwick, Director
Office of Management Programs, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
Mr. Zwick,
While it's true that I used a "form" letter below to express my feelings
to you on the subject of compensation--these are my feelings in full. Grief
and Need do not differentiate between gay and straight. Please do the right
thing.
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
Macon,GA
Subject: Compensation for ALL victims of Sept. 11
Kenneth L. Zwick, Director
Office of Management Programs, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
Mr. Zwick,
While it's true that I used a "form" letter below to express my feelings
to you on the subject of compensation--these are my feelings in full. Grief
and Need do not differentiate between gay and straight. Please do the right
thing.
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
Macon,GA
September 11 Email: Date
2001-12-05
Collection
Citation
“dojA000679.xml,” September 11 Digital Archive, accessed September 16, 2024, https://911digitalarchive.org/items/show/33126.