A005486

December 23, 2001

Dear Sir:

I am writing this letter to ask the Justice Department to include among relatives eligible for compensation from the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund those who lost their life partners as well as de facto parents or children, without regard to sexual orientation or marital status. I ask the U.S.Government to follow the example already set by New York Governor Pataki in granting compensation benefits "on a showing of mutual interdependence with the victim, in recognition that anyone who shared with the victims living expenses day-to-day activities and the emotional bonds of family deserves help in this time of need."

I am an American citizen and a member of this nation's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, and Questioning community. Thank You.

Sincerely

Individual Comment
Richland, WA

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