A001471
Tuesday, December 11, 2001 12:37 PM
Setember 11 victim compensation fund
December 10. 2001
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.
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 horrific attacks. This fair and equal treatment for all of our citizens
will create unity at a time when we need to unite.
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.
To withhold benefits from families of ANY person is a disservice to ALL families
who lost loved ones that day." I urge you to consider the implications of excluding
people from their rights when our freedoms and rights are under attack from
those outside of these United States.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment
Eureka, CA