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2002-01-22

Tuesday, January 22, 2002 2:20 PM
Fw: Comment on Victim's Fund


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Tuesday, January 22, 2002 12:57 PM
Comment on Victim's Fund


Comment on Victim's Fund:

I do not like the greed that this program is generating. The value of loved ones lost by these folks is no more than those lost by other terrorist acts, such as Oklahoma City bombing (even though this was related to a "home grown" terrorist.)

The fund should only help defray some lost income (to a certain point) that would help fund college education, for example. It should not be intended to enrich nor to assure that "Johnny" or "Jane" get a free education at Harvard. It should help assure that people are not suddenly thrown out of homes and that basic needs are met. For those living very expensive life styles, that may have to change. Do not expect us, the taxpayers, to maintain that standard of living. I want to see exactly what costs this money is supposed to reimburse.

It disgusts me to hear that some are complaining that $1.6 million is not enough. Sorry, but no amount can replace the person lost, and the taxpayer should not have to try to pay for that replacement at $1.6 million per family. Period. It isn't fair to the taxpayer and to other victims of other tragic circumstances. This program should not allow people to take advantage of the sympathy that we all feel for the victims and their families. Most of the people I have spoken to in my office and at various meetings feel essentially the same way I do.

If it were me, I would be devastated by the loss of my family member. Absolutely. I expect I would like some assistance to help me over the initial rough adjustment period (a few months). But I would not expect a huge gift of money from the government, on top of what the Red Cross and others have collected to provide for those affected in this tragedy.

So, do I understand that some of these "victims" are whining even though they can expect to recieve money from the taxpayers and from the numerous 9/11 Victims Funds? Sorry, but I think that is lousy. I hope all the money that our family sent to the Red Cross is spent to provide basic food and clothing and other basic assistance for those who need help and appreciate it. We don't mind helping out those in need, but we don't like feeling like we are paying for lotto jackpots for people.

Individual Comment
Houston, TX

2002-01-22