dojN001882.xml

dojN001882.xml

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2002-01-16

Wednesday, January 16, 2002 11:06 AM
Compensation Commets

Dear Sir:

The men and women who died in the WTC were for the most part private citizens
arriving early to work. Because they took there jobs so seriously they were
at there desks. Many of them were young with small children. It is my
understanding that you are not only reducing there benefit by life insurance
but also by social security. How unfair. There spouses and children will only
receive these payments for a limited time. It was my understanding that
social security was to help the survivors get through troubled times until
they reach a certain age. This should not reduce any award.

As too, pensions specifically 401 K funds. The young have been encouraged to
put away for there retirement. Very few today can live on Social Security
alone. Are you penalizing them for saving for the future?

And as to placing caps on either lost earnings or on the award itself, why
did they pick the WTC? It was the heart of capitalism. For these victims to
get to these positions they had to work long and hard hours. I feel the these
caps should be raised and each family deserves something.

Thank you
Individual Comment
Pompano Beach, FL

2002-01-16