W000144
Tuesday, November 06, 2001 7:20 PM
Victim's relief fund
Good day.
I read the interesting article in the NYTimes today and decided it would
be best for me to contribute my comments about the administration of the
fund.
I believe the amounts should in some way take into account the
persons'/families' current assets. The widow of a wealthy Wall Street
analyst can sell one of the SUVs if things get too tight. The widow of
a window washer will be out on the street. I already see the outpouring
of support by the entirety of the United States being twisted and skewed
into a party politicking rampage. Enough already! There is enough
cynicism in America regarding some of the decisions our illustrious
elected officials make. I agree it is immensely difficult, costly, and
confusing to administer this fund. Who qualifies as a victim? How is
the "total charitable donations accepted" measured?
Undoubtedly, the people that know how to work the system will get the
most while needing it the least. The ones that really need it, the
dishwashers, maids, and other service workers that were supporting their
families and squeezing by will somehow get short shrift. Please, don't
allow this outpouring of American support turn into a nightmare of a
slush fund. I'm afraid that in 5 years' time we will be watching an
episode of Frontline about poor victims who didn't receive a dime, while
tearful debutantes with flashing jewelry march away with their share.
Regards,
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