A001107
Thursday, December 06, 2001 7:46 AM
Sept. 11 Victims' Compensation
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. Our country must draw
no lines in compensating those who suffered the most personal of
losses from these attacks. If we learned anything from that day, it was in
seeing the horrific consequences of hate and predudice on society.
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
Teaneck, NJ