R000779
Thursday, March 14, 2002 3:45 PM
distribution of the 9/11 funds
To Whom it May Concern,
I just got done reading an article which stated that the funds that
have been collected for the awful event that took place on 09/11/01 are only
being distributed to certain individuals who meet certain criteria's. When
I read this, it upset me. The bottom line is people lost their lives. How
can you place a criteria on who receives the funds when this was never
discussed prior to the money being raised. I do not care who gets this
money, I donated because I could imagine the pain and suffering these people
were going through who lost loved ones. To know that a few people are going
to play "God" and determine who gets this money is disturbing.
As an American, am extremely disappointed in the decision and I hope it will
be re-thought. Gay, Lesbian, Jewish, Christian, Black, Chinese, white,
etc... it doesn't matter, those who need help from this fund should be given
relief funds. It is at times like these, that we must put all our biases
aside and come together as a people and rise above this type of bigotry.
In closing, if this is a common practice with the funds that are raised for
a fundraiser, then this should be disclosed to the people that would like to
donate prior to them money being received. We as people have the right to
know what you intend to do with our money. I will think twice before ever
donate money again and I will request a written statement as to what they
intend to do with the money they raise.
Sincerely
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