A000653
Wednesday, December 05, 2001 1:03 AM
September 11th, 2001
Kenneth L. Zwick
Office of Management Programs, Civil Division
Department of Justice
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 11th Victims 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 terrorists drew no lines in choosing their victims, our country must draw no lines in compensating those who sufffered the most personal of losses from these horrific attacks.
Many Americans lost their lives on September 11th, 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
Sebec, Maine