dojA001282.xml

dojA001282.xml

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2001-12-07

Friday, December 07, 2001 11:35 AM
Compensation for all the victims' familie and loved oness, not
just tradtional families

Dear Mr. Zwick:

I want all people who lost loved ones to be represented in 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.

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. So 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. this is not a time to discriminate against Gays and
Lesbians.

Sincerely,

Individual Comment
Deming, NM

2001-12-07