P000607
Sunday, February 10, 2002
Mr. Kenneth L. Zwick, Director
Office of Management Programs
Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
Main Building, Room 3140
950 Pennsylvania, Avenue
Washington DC 20530
Dear Mr. Zwick:
While my heart goes out to the victim's families of 911, I do not believe that the citizens of the
United States of America should have to compensate them. No amount of money will return a
loved one to them.
As a hospice chaplain I encounter people in grief every day. Money will not make the grief go
away and will probably bring more strife where healing needs to be. This crusade to collect
financial reimbursement makes absolutely no sense and is unjust.
What is the precedent here, what does it say about past tragedies, like the Oklahoma City
bombing? We the people were caught unaware by a human being without a heart. We will not
let that happen again. Who is overseeing the just use of the billions of dollars that have been
willingly donated by U.S. taxpayers?
I object to the very idea of the government disbursing taxpayers' money to reimburse people for
something like this. I do agree that victims and their families should not be able to sue the U.S.
government. No amount of money will bring healing to those who have had their lives ripped
apart. I would urge all Americans to pull together and to voluntarily help those in need, as we
have done throughout our history, rather than being forced to.
Grief is a very emotional thing. A grieving person lives, breathes, and dreams questions of why
and who and"I am so angry." I pray that those affected by 911 would find a deeper more lasting
healing.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Individual Comment
Beloit, WI