A000803
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 11:28 AM
Subject: 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
New York, NY