dojP000161.xml

dojP000161.xml

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2002-01-26

Saturday, January 26, 2002 12:19 PM
wrong precedent

We should have never engaged in government compensating victims of terrorist
acts. As I am deeply sadden about the events, my family, co-workers,
associates, and most people I know took it upon themselves to doate to the
victims. In addition, most workers and associates that perished in the
event, had retirement funds, life insurance, and other forms of income in
the event of death. In addition, charitable organizations and corporations
have stepped up to the plate as well. Having the government now pay opens
up a box that we may never close.

I understand it is now law, since it was passed by congress and signed by
the President to help divert potential litigations against the airlines.
Therefore, I want the rules stating that in return for payment, the victims
will not seek ANY other litigations, not just against the airlines. And I
think compensation revceived from insurance proceeds should be considered
and used to modify the payments.

I cannot see where this is the government's fault, nor the airlines, nor the
taxpayer. That's why so many people were willing to give freely.

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2002-01-26