dojN002367.xml
Title
dojN002367.xml
Source
born-digital
Media Type
email
Date Entered
2002-01-22
September 11 Email: Body
Tuesday, January 22, 2002 9:54 PM
Victims' Compensation
To Whom It May Concern:
I would like to add my comments about the allocation of funds to the victims of this horrendous act. There is no way that anyone can be compensation for the loss of a life. There is no disputing that.
My perception of what I hear and read has left an impression boarding on greed on the part of some families. It appears there will be families that receive no compensation under this act due to other sources that are to be subtracted off from a "proposed settlement" I see nothing wrong with this. I don't think the intent of the law was for the American taxpayers to finance everyone's life according to the style they were living prior to 9/11. I receive $25,000 per year in retirement benefits; it is just a matter of time before I can no longer pay for health insurance. So when I hear that the minimum payment is $250,000 - I see that as my income over the next 10 years before taxes. No other sources of income. That's life and you make do. Assistance is meant to tide people over until they get on their feet. Unfortunately that may mean tough choices for some - getting a job and selling the house. It goes on everyday in this country for the average American.
With the $1.6 million average payout (excluding charity and other benefits) I can't agree with a change in the distribution of funds. That's a great deal of money to be deducted from the award to end up with nothing. Again, I don't think the American taxpayer should be required to support families who have income exceding the maximum payouts from this law.
Thank you for allowing me this opportunity to express my views
Individual Comment
Victims' Compensation
To Whom It May Concern:
I would like to add my comments about the allocation of funds to the victims of this horrendous act. There is no way that anyone can be compensation for the loss of a life. There is no disputing that.
My perception of what I hear and read has left an impression boarding on greed on the part of some families. It appears there will be families that receive no compensation under this act due to other sources that are to be subtracted off from a "proposed settlement" I see nothing wrong with this. I don't think the intent of the law was for the American taxpayers to finance everyone's life according to the style they were living prior to 9/11. I receive $25,000 per year in retirement benefits; it is just a matter of time before I can no longer pay for health insurance. So when I hear that the minimum payment is $250,000 - I see that as my income over the next 10 years before taxes. No other sources of income. That's life and you make do. Assistance is meant to tide people over until they get on their feet. Unfortunately that may mean tough choices for some - getting a job and selling the house. It goes on everyday in this country for the average American.
With the $1.6 million average payout (excluding charity and other benefits) I can't agree with a change in the distribution of funds. That's a great deal of money to be deducted from the award to end up with nothing. Again, I don't think the American taxpayer should be required to support families who have income exceding the maximum payouts from this law.
Thank you for allowing me this opportunity to express my views
Individual Comment
September 11 Email: Date
2002-01-22
Collection
Citation
“dojN002367.xml,” September 11 Digital Archive, accessed December 30, 2025, https://911digitalarchive.org/items/show/27299.