A001157
Thursday, December 06, 2001 11:56 AM
Public Comments 9/11 Victim's 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."
It is imperative that the Department 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.
There is no doubt 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
Sun City, AZ