N000974
Wednesday, December 26, 2001 8:34 PM
Interim Final Rule
Dear Mr.Zwick,
Would you value the life of your loved at $300,000?
Mr.Feinberg has clearly stated that he wants to show compassion.
"This Victims' Compensation Fund is an unprecedented expression of
compassion on the part of the American
people to the victims and their families devastated by the horror and
tragedy of September 11th," said Feinberg.
"While there is no amount of compensation that can replace a human life,
our goal is to aid those who have so
greatly suffered as a result of this horrendous act.
So far so good. The American people clearly showed their compassion when
they donated Billions to charities and wanted it all to go to the
families of the victims. From any accounts if that was done each family
would get more than is being awarded by Mr.Feinberg and the insurance
companies would still be liable to pay up what they owe the victims.
Let us now be reasonable. I do not want excesses of money. Money cannot
replace the joy of being with my son, however must I suffer further at
the other extreme by being told that his value is $300,000?
"We will also ensure that every family who lost a loved one receives, in
total, at least a minimum level of compensation from all sources. For
victims who were married or had children, that minimum will be $500,000
--
meaning that that they will receive a combined total of at least
$500,000 from our program, other state and federal
programs, life insurance and other compensation (excluding gifts from
charities). The minimum for deceased victims who were single will be
$300,000.
My son who lived a clean life did not use drugs, did not have any babies
is being awarded the paltry sum of $300,000 as an unmarried individual
after the insurance part is taken off.
Would you really accept that for someone so special in your life?
>From what I have seen , it appears that the Government is seeking to
satisfy 'big business' at the expense of the individual.The airlines and
now the insurance companies are able to get money but the individual is
granted very little. My son had insurance and like others in my
predicament we have to suffer extra because any insurance we are due
will be deducted from the sum that is awarded.
I think this is a GROSS insult to families Mr. Zwick, and I request
that you at least withdraw that stipulation before I can begin to even
consider what is being offered.
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