A000654
Wednesday, December 05, 2001 1:10 AM
(no subject)
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.
While I know these citizens are considered by the current administration and
Atty. Gen. to be second class citizens and hated because of the rampart right
wing religion beliefs of the Administration, they are by law, citizens of the
USA and entitled to all benefits, etc., guaranteed them by the constitution
of the United States. Any attempt by the DOJ to exclude all and any victims
effected by the Sept. 11 attack will only become a stain upon this nations
history.
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.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment
Delray Beach, FL