dojP000281.xml

dojP000281.xml

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2002-01-29

Tuesday, January 29, 2002 10:32 PM

compensation precedence



To Whom It Concerns:



Like most Americans, as the events of September 11 unfolded, I held my family
close, prayed to my God, lit candles at church and held my head high as a
proud American. I also gave blood at the Red Cross and wrote a pretty good
sized check, for my budget anyway, to a number of different funds.



I pray to God such a tragedy never strikes us again, but if it does, I'll
hold my family close, worship God and hold my head high. But I won't open my
veins or my checkbook. Why should I when I'll already be paying in taxes?



I'm disgusted at our government's decision to spend taxpayers money in this
manner. Our nation is a charitable, loving and supportive nation as
evidenced by the billions of dollars donated to relief agencies throughout
the generations. I'll never give another penny, since the taxes I'm forced
to pay will cover it for me.


What a mistake and poor precedence.


Individual Comment
Parkville, MO

2002-01-29