A000760
Wednesday, December 05, 2001 10:33 AM
September 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." As the majority of Americans, if
not all would support, the Department needs to draft regulations that ensure
compensation is available to all victims of the attack. However, in the
word ?ALL? victims, I strongly urge this compensation include 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 and ask that the Department to honor these bonds by
treating the families of gay and lesbian victims as you would any other.
After all, isn't that what the United States of America is currently
fighting for...to protect our freedom and those who live under it.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment