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2001-12-05

Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 11:36 PM
Subject: Compensation
12/5/01


Kenneth L. Zwick, Director
Office of Management Programs, Civil Division
U.S. 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 11 Victim Compensation Fund." I am strongly urging the Department
to draft regulations that will ensure compensation is available to all
victims of the attack. This includes 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 reprehensible attacks.

So many Americans lost their lives on September 11 - each of whom left
behind loved ones. I want the Department to honor these bonds by treating
the families of gay and lesbian victims as you would any other.


Sincerely,
Individual Comment

2001-12-05