N001370
Sunday, January 06, 2002 10:28 PM
Taxpayers are not responsible!
Mr. Feinberg,
As a law-abiding and sympathetic taxpaying American, I am troubled by greed
of other Americans. The Federal Government is not responsible for
supplementing any insurance payouts from Sept. 11. It is a tragedy what
happened. We have all mourned the loss of life, but surely I would not be
eligible for any monies besides insurance for my wife's or son's untimely
demise. If these people died in a hurricane or tornado or snowstorm or any
natural disaster, then this compensation fund would not exist. Does this
fund apply to the Oklahoma federal building bombing? How about the victims
of the flood in Houston in June,2001? It is only because these horrible
things took place in New York and Washington,D.C. that so much is being
dedicated to them. Middle America doesn't matter to media and political
types. If charities want to donate, then I applaud them. The victims'
families should feel blessed that so many gave from their hearts to ease
their suffering, but taxpayers should not be obligated via this fund to pay
anything to them. If so, then anyone that dies by whatever means will be
compensated lest they be discriminated. Let's leave this to the charities.
Individual Comment
Alvin, Texas