A001288
Friday, December 07, 2001 12:26 PM
Attachment 1:
Dear Mr. Zwick:
I am writing in response to the Department's request for public
comments regarding the forthcoming regulations for implementingand administering
the "September 11 Victim Compensation Fund."I strongly urge the
Department to draft regulations that ensurecompensation is available to all
victims of the attack,including the committed partners and the non-biological
childrenof gay and lesbian victims.
It is unquestionable that the devastating grief and economiclosses suffered by the families of gay and lesbian victims areno less than that of other families. Just as the
terroristsdrew no lines in choosing their victims, our country must drawno lines in compensating those who
suffered the most personal oflosses 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 youwould any other.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment