dojP000144.xml

dojP000144.xml

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2002-01-25

Friday, January 25, 2002 11:13 PM

Dear Mr. Feinberg:

I am writing to urge you to keep the current system in place for victims'
compensation. I've been surprised at the protests from the families against
a perceived unfairness of the distribution. Our country and our government
has been placed in an unfortunate position that is unprecedented, and we
simply can't be 'all things to all people'. Because of September 11, the
airline industry is suffering, businesses and manufacturers are suffering,
and people are losing and have lost jobs. All of these things must be
considered when determining how much the government can afford to pay out.
Unfortunately for the victims, the good of the country must be first and
foremost. The victims have the option of declining the government's money
in hopes of obtaining a bigger payout from the airlines. I believe in the
current state of our country, this is more than fair.

Thank you,

Individual Comment

2002-01-25