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2001-12-15

Saturday, December 15, 2001 9:46 PM
benefits to gay and lesbian partners and children of gays and lesbians

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 attach, 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 compensting those who suffered the
mostpersonal 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
Brookline, Ma.

2001-12-15