September 11 Digital Archive

Department of Justice Emails

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Department of Justice Emails

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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.

Items in the Department of Justice Emails Collection

Wednesday, December 19, 2001 7:14 PM
Different family types, but family IS family...


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…

Monday, March 18, 2002 2:45 PM

I am outraged that gay and lesbian partners of those who
died on September 11 are not automatically going to receive the same
benefits as heterosexual spouses.


Individual Comment

Wednesday, January 23, 2002 1:14 PM
determination of fund disbursement

I'm confused...

There is no denying that America has suffered a horrible tragedy. But why
is so much money being disbursed? What is the basis? How much money was
disbursed to…

December 13, 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…

Saturday, March 16, 2002 7:00 PM
9/11 Benefits

DISCRIMINATION IS UNAMERICAN! I am outraged that gay and
lesbian partners of those who died on September 11 are not
automatically going to receive the same benefits as
heterosexual spouses!
Individual…

Monday, January 07, 2002 8:26 PM
Is This All Fair???

How can these families of the victims say that any of this FREE MONEY is
unfair? My questions are as follows. Do they still get Social Security for
the children? What about their life…

Monday, January 14, 2002 8:34 PM
Help all victims of terrorist attack


Dear Mr. Zwick:

The very humane Fund for relatives of victims of the September 11 terrorist
attacks must include all relatives of all the victims.

This importantly should…

Friday, January 18, 2002 2:55 PM
Comments

Special Master Kenneth Feinberg

I am appealing to you for your help with the victims compensation fund.
I have lost my husband and father of my two young children (under 3) because
of the atrocities of…

Tuesday, March 19, 2002 6:24 PM
911 Fund

Once again, the American people have reason to feel ashamed of themselves.
How dare the partners of gay relationships be denied by the 911 Fund! It
just feels as if equality will never be reached even in…

Wednesday, December 26, 2001 9:20 PM
Sep. 11 Victim Equality


December 26, 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…

Wednesday, March 13, 2002 7:29 AM
Supporting All Victims

Mr Kenneth Feinberg:

As a taxpayer, a citizen, a regular voter and an American Baptist, I am
asking that you please take a moment to read this short e-mail. I am
sure it is not the only one…

Friday, December 21, 2001 12:59 PM
Justice help all terrorist victims


Dear Mr. Zwick:

The very humane Fund for relatives of victims of the September 11 terrorist
attacks must include all relatives of all the victims.

This importantly should…

Monday, March 11, 2002 1:35 PM
Is it fair, right and equal?

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Is it fair, right and equal that the compensation money will not include gay partners or loved ones of the gay heros and victims of 9/11/01? The
gay hero that died a hero is…

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…

Monday, March 11, 2002 5:57 PM
9/11 Fund to Discriminate Against Gays


Hi there. Please see the article below. Please do not continue to
discriminate against homosexual American citizens and their loved ones.
I am a 32yr old gay man. I have been…

Thursday, December 20, 2001 1:35 AM
Equal Access ot Benefits a Must


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…

Wednesday, December 19, 2001 6:59 PM
Sept 11th Victims Relief Fund

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…

Wednesday, December 19, 2001 12:09 PM
equal access


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…

Tuesday, March 12, 2002 11:24 AM
Discrimination


I just learned that victim compensation proceeds for 911 is not being made
available to family members of gays and lesbians. This is wrong and I only
hope this act of omission will further everyone's…

Wednesday, March 13, 2002 12:58 AM
gay and lesbian partners of slain World Trade Towers victims


We would like to add our voices to those who are calling for equal
compensation justice for gay and lesbian partners. Thank you.
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