dojN000878.xml

dojN000878.xml

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2001-12-24

Monday, December 24, 2001 7:05 PM
Victim Compensation

I don't want to sound unsympathetic, but I don't
understand why taxpayer money is paying off the
victims of Sept 11. We don't owe fellow Americans
anything for an untimely death. When did we become
responsible for the financial well being of any
victim? Where do we draw the line? Do we pay for
regular murder victims? Do we pay for traffic victims?
I think not. Each person is responsible for their own
financial planning to take care of their loved ones,
as it should be. What happened to all the money that
was raised for the victims? Why isn't it being used?

I was taken aback when I heard one of the victim's
relatives indicate that they didn't think the payout
was fair. This relative thought they were getting
less than they deserved. How greedy can a person
be!!!

I also expect the victims of the USS Cole, embassies,
and Oklahoma to now come forth wanting their
compensation package.

The bottom line is no amount of money can replace a
loved one. Use the money that has been raised to pay
the victim's families. Don't use my tax money!!!

Individual Comment
Alexandria, VA

2001-12-24