W000159
Tuesday, November 06, 2001 10:22 PM
Public opinion
Why should the government have to pay for any of this? Public donations of
$500 million have already been set aside for the September 11 fund. The Red
Cross announced that they are no longer soliciting money for this fund
because it is now funded adequately. So, why the need for this government
fund? The government should help these people if they are stuggling
financially because of lost wages, but not pay for any pain and suffering.
To do so would be somehow admitting guilt or negligence for the attacks.
Example: A father should not receive any payment for the loss of a daughter
who he is not financially dependent on, but a daughter should receive payment
for the loss of a father who she is financially dependent only.
The government should pay for pain and suffering only if the pain prevents
someone from being gainfully employed, which essentially falls under the
"lost wages" category. Any amounts received from other sources (charities,
insurance, etc.) should be deducted from any amount the government might
award.
Individual Comment