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2001-12-06

Thursday, December 06, 2001 7:20 AM
Sept 11 Victim Compensation Fund

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

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

2001-12-06