N002468
1/19/02
Special Master Kenneth Feinberg
Victim's Compensation Fund
Department of Justice
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Mr. Feinberg,
I am writing after hearing you speak on Wednesday evening at the
information session. You encouraged individuals to contact you about our concerns.
I do not need to reiterate the obvious complaints that have previously been voiced regarding the
Victims' Compensation Fund. I do however feel it is necessary to let you know that I am most uneasy
about the fact that it seems the federal government is forcing you to keep within the parameters of a
program that ha s already been established. It seems the guidelines for the fund have been in place
nationally for more "common" disasters, if there is such a thing as a common disaster, and I do not think
that you will find anyone who would disagree that this unique tragedy calls for "new" unique guidelines.
This is especially crucial considering our country's financial center was intentionally targeted by
terrorists.
Further, I respect the fact that the government is acting in order to save the airlines and
ultimately head our country in a positive direction but at the same time you have presented this program
as a competitive type of challenge. This seems to be an inappropriate approach considering the
circumstances.
I appreciate the fact that you have allowed yourself to be approachable and I hope that
eventually we can all reach a common acceptable ground.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment
Plainview, NY