P000172
Saturday, January 26, 2002 2:41 PM
I have the greatest sympathy for the losses suffered by those whose loved
ones died on 9/11. However, I believe that the $1.63 million offered by the
federal fund, which is TAX FREE, is a generous offer and one which the
federal government has no obligation to make. I have heard the complaints
about the unfairness of deducting pensions, life insurance policies, etc.,
but each family will still end up with $1.63 million even with these
deductions, albeit not necessairly from the federal government in full or
even in part. Let's not also forget the multi-millions of dollars collected
by various charities which will be distributed to these families and the
fact that President Bush has excused these survivors from paying federal
taxes on any income gotten in 2001 and 2002. If any family believes they
have been treated unfairly, or that they are being used as scapegoats to
save the airlines, they are always free to take their chances with a
lawsuit. I hope that reason will prevail, and that the emotionalism of the
situation will not be exploited.
Individual Comment
Dix Hills, NY