W000291
Friday, November 09, 2001 2:36 PM
compensation
Dear Sirs:
As horrendous as the Sept.11 tragedy was, it is not the role of govt. to
compensate the victims' families. The American people have been very
generous and will continue that generosity. Also, most of the people had
life insurance and/or pension funds. We have other programs to take care of
those who didn't.
Some argue that this tragedy was a result of the negligence of our
intelligence community and therefore we should pay the families. I do not
believe this is the case. How can you understand the thinking of a terrorist
who does not value life and who uses our freedoms against us? Can we improve
our intelligence community? Yes, we can and we are doing that.
And that costs money. Many other programs we are now initiating for the
airlines, visa checks, other transportation industries etc. are where our
tax dollars should be going. The role of govt. is to protect it's citizens
and provide good transportation and justice. If we stick with those things
our country will recover more quickly from this disaster than if we get into
compensating every family member. Our tax dollars can only go so far.
There is absolutely no reason for anyone to sue the airlines. They did the
best they could under the tragic circumstances. They are not to blame.
Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia among others ought to foot the whole bill.
Unfortunately that is not going to happen.
For those Americans who think that the govt. should pay the victims you
could establish a victim fund that people could donate to. As for me, I am
donating the very best and most personal way - through churches near the
disaster areas. They will give financial, emotional AND spiritual aid.
Thanks for listening to my comments.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment
Kansas City, MO