A001259
Friday, December 07, 2001 8:03 AM
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.
I lost a dear class mate and am sure that her family has
experienced
a great loss. I myself am heterosexual and for me it is not
a gay vs
straight issue. I am American and this is an American issue
for ALL
Americans. Thank you for your time and needed support.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment
Ann Arbor MI