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September 11 Email
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January 18, 2002
Kenneth L. Zwick, Director
Office of Management Programs
Civil Division
United States Department of Justice
Main Building, Room 3140
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20530
Dear Director Zwick:
I am submitting the following comments on the proposed Interim Rule concerning the
September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001.
I appreciate the significant challenges faced by the Department of Justice in drafting the
Interim Rule concerning the implementation of the September 11the Victim Compensation Fund
of
2001. Although I am in general agreement with many of the provisions of the Interim Rule, I
believe that in fairness to all victims fo the September 11th attack, and in accordance of the intent
of Public Law 107-42, some of the provisions should be changed.
Section 104.2 of the Interim Rule establishes certain criteria for determining who may be
eligible for compensation from the Fund. One criterion requires that the victim suffer physical
harm in the attack. Physical harm is defined as: "a physical injury to the body that was treated by
a medical professional within 24 hours of the injury having been sustained or within 24 hours of
rescue; and (i) Required hospitalization as an impatient for at least 24 hours; or (ii) Caused,
either
temporarily or permanently, partial or total physical disability, incapacity or disfigurement."
While
I recognized the difficulty of defining "physical injury" for the purposes of recovery form the
Fund,
I believe that the definition chosen is too narrow and would fail to account for those who suffered
physical injuries deserving compensation but are unable to satisfy the temporal threshold. There
may be circumstances where a person was not treated within 24 hours of rescue or injury due to
the confusion existing at that time, and yet required a 24 hour hospitalization or incurred a
documentd disability, incapacity or disfigurement. I urge you to amend this section to give a
claimant an opportunity to provide evidence of physical injury regardless of when the initial
treatment occurred, provided medical documentation can be provided. Establishment of a
documented physical injury caused by the attack, and the provisions linking the amount of
compensation to the seriousness of injury, ensures a just, equitable award regardless of when the
initial treatment was given.
Section 104.41 of the Interim Rule establishes the minimum level of compensation from
the Fund to be no less than $500,000 for a decedent with a spouse and/or children and $300,000
for a decedent with no family prior to set-offs. I appreciate the difficulty in determining a just
level of minimum award. However, there was significant, persuasive public comment concerning
the minimum level of compensation. I urge you to reconsider and raise these levels in light of the
concerns expressed by victims and victim families, and make them at least commensurate with
existing tort awards for serious injury of death.
I also urge you to consider establishing a minimum award net of all collateral sources. I
understand the statutory language requires an offset of collateral sources including life insurance,
pension funds and death benefit programs. However, such collateral should not
completely offset an entire award. It is unfair for family members of a decadent or a seriously
injured individual to be completely uncompensated from the Fund for their loss. It is very rare
for a tort judgment to be completely offset by an insurance award, as it is unjust for the negligent
party to escape liability for damages simply because the victim was astute enough to carry
significant life or health insurance. In this instance, the Fund stands in the shoes of the negligent
party-because the victim foregoes the right to seek compensation in a civil action against
potentially liable parties-and so the Fund should provide some minimum benefit where collateral
sources will completely offset the award.
There are two other issues concerning collateral sources that should be clarified in the
final
rule. First, if a collateral source such as life insurance is used as an offset, the offset amount
should
be reduced by any premiums paid by the decedent. Second, the final rule should ensure that a
collateral source such as life insurance is only used as an offset if the eligible claimant is a
beneficiary of the collateral source. For example, the decedent may have a life insurance policy
where the spouse is the beneficiary but the eligible claimant si the mother of the decedent. In this
example, the mother's claim should not be offset by the life insurance carried by the decedent.
Section 104.47 of the Interim Rule, which concerns donations from private charities, is
vague, confusing and, depending upon how it is applied, will potentially frustrate the purpose of
the Fund.
Section 104.47 (b)(2) begins with the broad statement that donations distributed to claim-
ants by private charitable entities do not constitute collateral source compensation. However, it
then goes on to provide "that the Special Master may determine that funds provided to victims or
their families through a private charitable entity constitute, in substance, a [collateral source
compensation]." On its face, the rule seems self-contradictory and arbitrary, that is, distributions
from charities will not be considered collateral compensation unless the Special Master thinks
otherwise. There are two potential devastating consequences to such a rule.
First, as Part E of the Statement of the Special Master acknowledges (66 Fed. Reg.
66279), the rule will have the perverse effect of encouraging charities to withhold their distribu-
tions until after claimants have received their award for the Fund. Some charities have been
criticized for not distributing quickly enough the donations made by millions of compassionate
Americans. The Rule should not exacerbate, or indeed encourage, this already unfortunate
situation.
Second, the Rule provides no guidance as to when a distribution from a charity will or
will
not be considered a collateral source payment. This lack of a clear, bright line test could lead to
arbitrary decisions, in which victims and their families will be treated differently even though
their
factual circumstances are similar.
If, contrary to the above interpretation of 104.47 (b)(2), the intent of the Rule is that only
pension funds and death benefits received by virtue of the claimant's employment with a charity
will be considered as collateral source compensation, then the Rule should be amended to so
state that precisely. In its present form, such an intent is far from clear. In short, the Rule should
clearly, completely and definitively exclude voluntary, charitable contributions from being
considered as collateral source compensation. This rule would be consistant with the collateral
source law in many other states, including Connecticut, New York, California, and
Massachusetts, to name a few, that do not include charitable funds form offsetting civil awards.
Section 104.52 provides that the distribution of the award should be in the manner
consistent with the law of the state of the decedent's domicile. The Rule's comments seem to
leave the decision on distribution to the personal representative of the victim. However, the Rule
also provides for the Special Master to direct payments when the Special Master does not feel the
Personal Representatives's plan "appropriately compensates the victim's spouse, children or other
relatives." The Rule should clarify that eligible dependents are defined in accordance with state
law. The Rule should delete the reference to "spouse, children or other relatives" and insert
"eligible dependents under state law." The current reference seems to limit those eligible for an
Award to a spouse, children or blood relative. Over the years, our concept of family has been
extended to include not only spouses and blood relatives. In some instances, there is a person
whose relationship with the victim has not been consummated by marriage but may be
recognized
under state law as being eligible for an award. The Rule should not exclude these individuals.
Very truly yours, Comment by:
Richard Blumenthal
Attorney General for the
State of Connecticut
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2002-01-18
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Tuesday, November 06, 2001 1:45 PM
Gentlemen:
I've got to say that the idea of double-dipping with government funds is extraordinary. Just because the legislation does not explicitly list charity as a source for netting as it does insurance, pension plans, etc. does
not mean that the extraordinary generosity of the American people should be abused.
Those who argue that the government should have to pay regardless of the people's generosity forget that the government is "us" too.
The idea of netting above some small amount and perhaps only those funds received from the larger, more established charities (for ease of monitoring) makes sense to me.
Individual Comment
Moraga, CA
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2001-11-06
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September 11 Email
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Wednesday, January 02, 2002 8:18 AM
Ensure fair treatment for all surviving families
Special Master Kenneth R. Feinberg
September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20530
To Mr. Feinberg:
I am writing to urge you to ensure fair treatment for all surviving
families of the tragedy on September 11th, including the children and
families of low-wage workers and gay and lesbian families.
Under traditional rules based on lost wages, the survivors of a bond
trader earning millions of dollars per year might receive thousands of
times as much compensation as the survivors of a dishwasher in one of
the restaurants destroyed. Justice requires looking far beyond the last
paycheck to the inherent worth of all those killed, so that a high
minimum compensation level is set to lessen the disparities. It would be
a double blow to the survivors to first lose their loved one and then
watch as most of the taxpayer money went to those who were already well
off in the first place.
The second major issue has to do with recognizing the legitimacy of gay
and lesbian relationships and families. Gay and lesbian families are
especially vulnerable when one partner is killed. Because the option of
marriage is unavailable, these families may find themselves in the
traumatic predicament of having to prove that their union is legitimate.
Fortunately, both the Red Cross and the State of New York have already
announced that they will not discriminate against gay and lesbian
families. The Department of Justice should do the same.
Thank you for considering my comments. I look forward to hearing how
you will act on these very important issues.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment
Washington, DC
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2002-01-02
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September 11 Email
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December 16, 2001
Special Master Kenneth R. Feinberg
September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20530
To Mr. Feinberg:
I am writing to urge you to ensure fair treatment for all surviving families of the tragedy on September
11th, including the children and families of low-wage workers and gay and lesbian families. Under
traditional rules based on lost wages, the survivors of a bond trader earning millions of dollars per
year might receive thousands of times as much compensation as the survivors of a dishwasher in one of
the restaurants destroyed. Justice requires looking far beyond the last paycheck to the inherent worth of
all those killed, so that a high minimum compensation level is set to lessen the disparities. It would be a
double blow to the survivors to first lose their loved one and then watch as most of the taxpayer money
went to those who were already well off in the first place.
The second major issue has to do with recognizing the legitimacy of gay and lesbian relationships and
families. Gay and lesbian families are especially vulnerable when one partner is killed. Because the
option of marriage is unavailable, these families may find themselves in the traumatic predicament of
having to prove that their union is legitimate. Fortunately, both the Red Cross and the State of New
York have already announced that they will not discriminate against gay and lesbian families. The
Department of Justice should do the same.
Thank you for considering my comments. I look forward to hearing how you will act on these very
important issues.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment
San Rafael, CA
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2001-12-16
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September 11 Email
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Friday, December 14, 2001 6:31 AM
Fwd: Urgent! Flash Activist Network Alert
In a message dated 12/13/2001 2:53:40 PM Eastern Standard Time,
FAN@fan.workingassets.com writes:
Special Master Kenneth R. Feinberg
September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20530
To Mr. Feinberg:
I am writing to urge you to ensure fair treatment for all surviving
families of the tragedy on September 11th, including the children and
families of low-wage workers and gay and lesbian families.
Under traditional rules based on lost wages, the survivors of a bond trader
earning millions of dollars per year might receive thousands of times as
much compensation as the survivors of a dishwasher in one of the
restaurants destroyed. Justice requires looking far beyond the last
paycheck to the inherent worth of all those killed, so that a high minimum
compensation level is set to lessen the disparities. It would be a double
blow to the survivors to first lose their loved one and then watch as most
of the taxpayer money went to those who were already well off in the first
place.
The second major issue has to do with recognizing the legitimacy of gay and
lesbian relationships and families. Gay and lesbian families are especially
vulnerable when one partner is killed. Because the option of marriage is
unavailable, these families may find themselves in the traumatic
predicament of having to prove that their union is legitimate. Fortunately,
both the Red Cross and the State of New York have already announced that
they will not discriminate against gay and lesbian families. The Department
of Justice should do the same.
Thank you for considering my comments. I look forward to hearing how you
will act on these very important issues.
Individual Comment
NY, NY
September 11 Email: Date
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2001-12-14
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Thursday, December 20, 2001 12:05 PM
9/11 Victims Relief Fund
December 20, 2001
Dear Mr. Kenneth Zwick,
I write as a member of Amnesty International, a worldwide human rights
movement committed to ensuring respect for the basic human rights of people
without discrimination, in support of equal access to benefits under the
September 11 Victims Relief Fund for all victims, regardless of sexual
orientation or marital status. As you know, the United States has
committed to uphold international human rights standards, including the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on
Civil and Political Rights, which prohibit arbitrary discrimination.
As you consider rules for administering the relief fund, I ask that you
apply basic international human rights standards, and the general principle
of equality, by including among relatives eligible for compensation those
who lost their life partners, as well as de facto parents or children,
without regard to sexual orientation or marital status. The State of New
York has already adopted such a policy, granting compensation benefits "on
a showing of mutual interdependence with the victim, in recognition that
anyone who shared with the victim living expenses, day to day activities
and the emotional bonds of family deserves help in this time of need."
Many lesbian and gay people were killed in the September 11th attacks.
Since then, lesbian and gay surviving partners of those killed have had
mixed results in obtaining equal treatment at the local level in the
distribution of relief funds by private and state agencies. An inclusive
policy on the part of the federal government would help establish an
important principle for other such funds. In compensating victims, real
justice will be served only when all families - and all types of families -
impacted by the human rights tragedy of September 11 are treated with
dignity and equality.
Thank you for considering my concerns. I look forward to hearing from you
about your efforts to ensure that all surviving victims of the September 11
attacks have equal access to the relief fund.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment
St. Louis, MO
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2001-12-20
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September 11 Email
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Thursday, December 06, 2001 3:27 PM
RE: 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
Mr. Kenneth L. Zwick, Director
Office of Management Programs, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
Dear Mr. Zwick:
In response to the Department's request for public comments regarding the
forthcoming regulations for implementing and the administering "September 11
Victim Compensation Fund," I write urging the availability of compensation for
ALL victims. Gay and lesbian families were equally affected by this experience
and have suffered in exactly the same way as all other families.
Honoring all Americans, 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.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment
Ann Arbor, MI
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2001-12-06
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September 11 Email
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Monday, November 26, 2001 11:00 PM
DO NOT DISCRIMINATE
Attachment 1:
The deaths on September 11th were the result of an attack on America.
Please do not discriminate against the unmarried partners of September 11th
victims. All unmarried partners, gay or straight, young and old and their
dependents should be eligible for compensation.
Christ loved everyone. He expects the same from his followers. That's the point!!
Do the right thing. DO NOT DISCRIMINATE.
DISCRIMINATION IS UN-CHRISTIAN.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment
September 11 Email: Date
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2001-11-26
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September 11 Email
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December 18, 2001
Special Master Kenneth R. Feinberg
September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20530
To Mr. Feinberg:
I am writing to urge you to ensure fair treatment for all surviving families of the tragedy on September
11th, including the children and families of low-wage workers and gay and lesbian families. Under
traditional rules based on lost wages, the survivors of a bond trader earning millions of dollars per
year might receive thousands of times as much compensation as the survivors of a dishwasher in one of
the restaurants destroyed. Justice requires looking far beyond the last paycheck to the inherent worth of
all those killed, so that a high minimum compensation level is set to lessen the disparities. It would be a
double blow to the survivors to first lose their loved one and then watch as most of the taxpayer money
went to those who were already well off in the first place.
The second major issue has to do with recognizing the legitimacy of gay and lesbian relationships and
families. Gay and lesbian families are especially vulnerable when one partner is killed. Because the
option of marriage is unavailable, these families may find themselves in the traumatic predicament of
having to prove that their union is legitimate. Fortunately, both the Red Cross and the State of New
York have already announced that they will not discriminate against gay and lesbian families. The
Department of Justice should do the same.
Thank you for considering my comments. I look forward to hearing how you will act on these very
important issues.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment
Indiana, PA
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Wednesday, December 19, 2001 8:51 PM
It is their tragedy too.
December 19, 2001
Dear Mr. Kenneth Zwick,
I write as a member of Amnesty International, a worldwide human rights
movement committed to ensuring respect for the basic human rights of people
without discrimination, in support of equal access to benefits under the
September 11 Victims Relief Fund for all victims, regardless of sexual
orientation or marital status. As you know, the United States has
committed to uphold international human rights standards, including the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on
Civil and Political Rights, which prohibit arbitrary discrimination.
As you consider rules for administering the relief fund, I ask that you
apply basic international human rights standards, and the general principle
of equality, by including among relatives eligible for compensation those
who lost their life partners, as well as de facto parents or children,
without regard to sexual orientation or marital status. The State of New
York has already adopted such a policy, granting compensation benefits "on
a showing of mutual interdependence with the victim, in recognition that
anyone who shared with the victim living expenses, day to day activities
and the emotional bonds of family deserves help in this time of need."
Many lesbian and gay people were killed in the September 11th attacks.
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mixed results in obtaining equal treatment at the local level in the
distribution of relief funds by private and state agencies. An inclusive
policy on the part of the federal government would help establish an
important principle for other such funds. In compensating victims, real
justice will be served only when all families - and all types of families -
impacted by the human rights tragedy of September 11 are treated with
dignity and equality.
Thank you for considering my concerns. I look forward to hearing from you
about your efforts to ensure that all surviving victims of the September 11
attacks have equal access to the relief fund.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment
Greenwich, CT
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Saturday, December 08, 2001 11:37 AM
take care of survivors of ALL 9-11's victims-
"from the brave young gay man who lost his life on the plane attempting to
save the lives of innocent people... to the gay priest who lost his life
while ministering at Ground Zero... to the many lesbian and gay employees
working in the World Trade Center... it is vitally important that we demand
that our government treat all of our families with dignity and respect and
equality."
Hundreds of thousands of Americans didn't give millions of dollars in relief
funds so that only SOME victims would be helped. Please take care of ALL our
survivors of 9-11.
Thank you.
Individual Comment Granville, OH
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2001-12-08
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Thursday, December 20, 2001 11:08 AM
Human Rights
December 20, 2001
Dear Mr. Kenneth Zwick,
I write as a member of Amnesty International, a worldwide human rights
movement committed to ensuring respect for the basic human rights of people
without discrimination, in support of equal access to benefits under the
September 11 Victims Relief Fund for all victims, regardless of sexual
orientation or marital status. As you know, the United States has
committed to uphold international human rights standards, including the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on
Civil and Political Rights, which prohibit arbitrary discrimination.
As you consider rules for administering the relief fund, I ask that you
apply basic international human rights standards, and the general principle
of equality, by including among relatives eligible for compensation those
who lost their life partners, as well as de facto parents or children,
without regard to sexual orientation or marital status. The State of New
York has already adopted such a policy, granting compensation benefits "on
a showing of mutual interdependence with the victim, in recognition that
anyone who shared with the victim living expenses, day to day activities
and the emotional bonds of family deserves help in this time of need."
Many lesbian and gay people were killed in the September 11th attacks.
Since then, lesbian and gay surviving partners of those killed have had
mixed results in obtaining equal treatment at the local level in the
distribution of relief funds by private and state agencies. An inclusive
policy on the part of the federal government would help establish an
important principle for other such funds. In compensating victims, real
justice will be served only when all families - and all types of families -
impacted by the human rights tragedy of September 11 are treated with
dignity and equality.
Thank you for considering my concerns. I look forward to hearing from you
about your efforts to ensure that all surviving victims of the September 11
attacks have equal access to the relief fund.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment
Oak Park, IL
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2001-12-20
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Thursday, December 20, 2001 12:55 AM
Equal Access to Crisis Relief Benefits for Sept. 11
December 20, 2001
Dear Mr. Kenneth Zwick,
I write as a member of Amnesty International, a worldwide human rights
movement committed to ensuring respect for the basic human rights of people
without discrimination, in support of equal access to benefits under the
September 11 Victims Relief Fund for all victims, regardless of sexual
orientation or marital status. As you know, the United States has
committed to uphold international human rights standards, including the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on
Civil and Political Rights, which prohibit arbitrary discrimination.
As you consider rules for administering the relief fund, I ask that you
apply basic international human rights standards, and the general principle
of equality, by including among relatives eligible for compensation those
who lost their life partners, as well as de facto parents or children,
without regard to sexual orientation or marital status. The State of New
York has already adopted such a policy, granting compensation benefits "on
a showing of mutual interdependence with the victim, in recognition that
anyone who shared with the victim living expenses, day to day activities
and the emotional bonds of family deserves help in this time of need."
Many lesbian and gay people were killed in the September 11th attacks.
Since then, lesbian and gay surviving partners of those killed have had
mixed results in obtaining equal treatment at the local level in the
distribution of relief funds by private and state agencies. An inclusive
policy on the part of the federal government would help establish an
important principle for other such funds. In compensating victims, real
justice will be served only when all families - and all types of families -
impacted by the human rights tragedy of September 11 are treated with
dignity and equality.
Thank you for considering my concerns. I look forward to hearing from you
about your efforts to ensure that all surviving victims of the September 11
attacks have equal access to the relief fund.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment
Brookfield, CT
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2001-12-20
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December 15, 2001
Special Master Kenneth R. Feinberg
September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20530
To Mr. Feinberg:
I am writing to urge you to ensure fair treatment for all surviving families of the tragedy on September
11th, including the children and families of low-wage workers and gay and lesbian families. Under
traditional rules based on lost wages, the survivors of a bond trader earning millions of dollars per
year might receive thousands of times as much compensation as the survivors of a dishwasher in one of
the restaurants destroyed. Justice requires looking far beyond the last paycheck to the inherent worth of
all those killed, so that a high minimum compensation level is set to lessen the disparities. It would be a
double blow to the survivors to first lose their loved one and then watch as most of the taxpayer money
went to those who were already well off in the first place.
The second major issue has to do with recognizing the legitimacy of gay and lesbian relationships and
families. Gay and lesbian families are especially vulnerable when one partner is killed. Because the
option of marriage is unavailable, these families may find themselves in the traumatic predicament of
having to prove that their union is legitimate. Fortunately, both the Red Cross and the State of New
York have already announced that they will not discriminate against gay and lesbian families. The
Department of Justice should do the same.
Thank you for considering my comments. I look forward to hearing how you will act on these very
important issues.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment
Colorado Springs, CO
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2001-12-15
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Wednesday, December 05, 2001 4:00 PM
Regarding the "September 11 Victim Compensation Fund,"
we urge the government to ensure that the regulations governing
compensation is available to all surviving families of those
killed, INCLUDING the committed partners and non-biological
children of gay and lesbian victims.
Thank you,
Individual Comment
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2001-12-05
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Sunday, January 13, 2002 9:25 PM
Concerns over victim compension fund
Dear Mr. Kenneth Feinberg:
I am  , sister to  , whose husband died evacuating people from the south tower of the World Trade Center. I called her at school as she is a third grade teacher and told her I had just heard while at work that a plane had hit the World Trade Center. Her son,  , had the opportunity to call his father and tell him to get out of the building. He replied to him that he was evacauting people and then would leave the building He was not a firefighter or police officer but a   of the World Trade Center. I will never forget the pain, sorrow or suffering that I witnessed in their eyes in the weeks to come. His remains have still not been found.
I feel the format and formulas that have been developed to compensate or make whole this family will be and others like them inadequate. He is one of the higher wage earners and therefore the way it presently stands, his family will be given little or nothing from the victims compensation fund. This family deserves more than that.
If   had died some other wrongful death, his family would have allowed much more. Life insurance benefits, workers compensation and retirement accounts would not be affected.
I suggest that further consideration be given to increasing the non-economic loss or eliminate the collateral sources from the award. I also feel that the amount of the award should be known prior to waiving any rights to sue the airlines or anyone else deemed responsible. I don't think anyone should make a decision not knowing the full impact of that decision. Furthermore it is my understanding that the government has rights to subrogate against the persons responsible. So the government may be able to be reimbursed for any monies paid to the victims families.
I'd also like you to know that   was an outstanding citizen in his community, always helping in the time of need, along with my sister  . This family of five deserves better than this.
Thanks for you time and energy in regard to this matter. I do hope that you'll reconsider, Under the present arrangement, it forces families to enter into litigation against any and all responsible.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment
 
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2002-01-13
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Tuesday, March 19, 2002 3:59 PM
Unfair treatment of 9/11 gay victims
I find it appalling that you will be giving benefits from the 9/11 fund to
ILLEGAL ALIENS but will not be giving benefits to loved ones of gay AMERICAN
people who were killed in the terrorist attacks. The insensitivity shown to
these victims is unbelievable in this day and age. Please show some
compassion and include the loved ones of gay victims when distributing money
for the 9/11 fund.
Individual Comment
Grand Rapids, MI
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2002-03-19
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Wednesday, November 07, 2001 12:34 AM
Compensation for the Families of the Victims of the 911
terrorist acts
I have read that the DOJ is going to write the rules for the compensation to
the families of the September 11th tragedy, and that there is a movement that
wants the US Government to reduce the awards to the families by the amounts
given by the various charities.
This is not consistent with the original purpose of the contributions, or
with the compensation that was originally voted upon by congress. When we
made our contribution, it was in full realization that the US Government
planned to compensate the families. We made our voluntary contribution for
the families of the victims, not as a way of diminishing the amount that the
government would award. While some in congress may feel that it would be
"double dipping" to allow the families to collect from both sources, we feel
that there is no amount of compensation that can make up for the losses
suffered by these people.
Currently, there are 2 bills to stimulate the economy. The House bill leans
strongly toward more tax breaks, heavily weighted toward the upper income
brackets. These individuals need the money a lot less than the families of
the victims, and we feel strongly that any plan to diminish the government's
compensation to the families affected by the 9/11 tragedy would be a betrayal
of those who died on 9/11, and their families.
The United States Government owes the general public a lot, for it's failure
to take the necessary action in past years to reduce the threats of
terrorism, to have prevented the millions of illegal aliens from entering,
and remaining in this country, and for allowing the aliens to overstay their
visas. The DOJ bears it's share of the blame. Don't make matters worse by
turning our backs on the victims and their families.
The survivors will need support, financially and emotionally for the rest of
their lives. Give them the portion that the US Government owes them.
Individual Comment
September 11 Email: Date
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2001-11-07
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December 14, 2001
Special Master Kenneth R. Feinberg
September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20530
To Mr. Feinberg:
I am writing to urge you to ensure fair treatment for all surviving families of the tragedy on September 11th, including the children and families of low-wage workers and gay and lesbian families.
Under traditional rules based on lost wages, the survivors of a bond trader earning millions of
dollars per year might receive thousands of times as much compensation as the survivors of a
dishwasher in one of the restaurants destroyed. Justice requires looking far beyond the last
paycheck to the inherent worth of all those killed, so that a high minimum compensation level is
set to lessen the disparities. It would be a double blow to the survivors to first lose their loved
one and then watch as most of the taxpayer money went to those who were already well off in the first place.
The second major issue has to do with recognizing the legitimacy of gay and lesbian
relationships and families. Gay and lesbian families are especially vulnerable when one partner is
killed. Because the option of marriage is unavailable, these families may find themselves in the
traumatic predicament of having to prove that their union is legitimate. Fortunately, both the Red
Cross and the State of New York have already announced that they will not discriminate against gay and lesbian families. The Department of Justice should do the same.
Thank you for considering my comments. I look forward to hearing how you will act on these
very important issues.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment
Moraga, CA
September 11 Email: Date
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2001-12-14
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
dojA004399.xml
911DA Item
Elements describing a September 11 Digital Archive item.
Status
The process status of this item.
approved
Consent
Whether September 11 Digital Archive has permission to possess this item.
full
Posting
Whether the contributor gave permission to post this item.
yes
Copyright
Whether the contributor holds copyright to this item.
yes
Source
The source of this item.
born-digital
Media Type
The media type of this item.
email
Created by Author
Whether the author created this item.
yes
Described by Author
Whether the description of this item was submitted by the author.
no
Date Entered
The date this item was entered into the archive.
2001-12-14
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Department of Justice Emails
Description
An account of the resource
The Department of Justice received more than 11,000 e-mails in response to the agency's public solicitation for comments upon its plans to distribute the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 established by Congress to benefit the victims of September 11 and their families. These e-mails have been organized here by date.
September 11 Email
September 11 Email: Body
The basic content, as unstructured text; sometimes containing a signature block at the end.
Monday, November 26, 2001 8:13 PM
To Attorney General Ashcroft
Dear Attorney General Ashcroft:
The deaths on September 11th were the result of an attack on America.
Please do not discriminate against the unmarried partners of September 11th
victims.
All unmarried partners, gay or straight, young and old and their
dependents should be eligible for compensation.
Thank You,
Individual Comment
September 11 Email: Date
The local time and date when the message was written.
2001-11-26
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
dojW000697.xml
911DA Item
Elements describing a September 11 Digital Archive item.
Status
The process status of this item.
approved
Consent
Whether September 11 Digital Archive has permission to possess this item.
full
Posting
Whether the contributor gave permission to post this item.
yes
Copyright
Whether the contributor holds copyright to this item.
yes
Source
The source of this item.
born-digital
Media Type
The media type of this item.
email
Created by Author
Whether the author created this item.
yes
Described by Author
Whether the description of this item was submitted by the author.
no
Date Entered
The date this item was entered into the archive.
2001-11-26