W000060
Tuesday, November 06, 2001 1:02 PM
Dear Sir/Madam:
I think distribution of federal funds to 9/11 victims
to has to be more formulaic than based on need. The
amount given should certainly have no relationship
with whatever charity the family may receive. It is
also not up to the federal govt to decide among
victims' families who should receive relief nor is it
the federal govt's role to figure out the impossibly
shifting view of need. It is up to the family to come
together. It is up to the federal govt to distribute
the funds as quickly and as equitably as possible.
By 2/15/02 (or 60 days), each victim's family should
complete a form listing the victim's family members
and stating through whom the funds should be
distributed. The family should be limited to parents,
spouse, children, grandchildren only. The federal govt
will maintain a database to track giving. Money will
be released after 2/15. If a family cannot decide and
does not complete the form, they forfeit federal aid.
If more than one form is completed, they will be given
30 days to resolve within the family.
I propose an assistance plan of fixed sums to ensure
fairness regardless of income level. Victims/victims
families may choose only one option.
*death - $100,000
*injury - $50,000
*unemployment - $20,000
*survived, worked in WTC - $2,500
*worked in WTC & was not at WTC on 9/11 - $500
*worked in WFC, 90 West St, Libery Plaza + other
buildings immediately surrounding WTC - $500
Clearly, this is a topic which, as a New Yorker, is
impottant to me. I am happy to assist in any way I
can.
Sincerely yours,
Individual Comment
New York