N001893
Kenneth L. Zwick, Director
Office of Management Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Division
Main Building, Room 3140
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
Dear Mr. Zwick:
I am writing in response to the Department's request for public comments about the regulations
that will
be finalized soon for implementing and administering the "September 11 Victim Compensation
Fund."
I strongly urge the Justice 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 sorrow and economic losses suffered by the families of gay and lesbian victims are
no less
than that of other families. As the terrorists drew no lines in choosing their victims, our country
too must
draw no lines in compensating and supporting those who suffered the most personal of losses
from these
terrible attacks. Many Americans lost their lives on September 11, and each of them 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
Lexington, Massachusetts