P000005
Wednesday, January 23, 2002 3:25 AM
comment 9/11 victim compensation fund
As a mother of a California Firefighter/Paramedic, "there by the grace of
God go I". I think this fund should not just include those who sought
medical treatment by 9/12/2001, but the many, many firefighters and others,
be they construction workers or residents who have or will become affected
by the toxicological nightmare within the confines of "Ground Zero" As a
former federal worker, I was poisoned in my workplace by carbon monoxide &
mercury, so I have an idea what lies ahead for these people. Do not have
the Federal Government look the other way and deny the cause and effect of
what exists. The scientific material "out there" is mostly population
based, however as I am also the mother of a University Medical student, I
can tell you that there will soon be research done on particulate matter
and it's effects directly on individuals. Any personal injury lawsuit
gives an amount of time from date of discovery of injury to sue. To
withhold this from these victims would be cruel and heartless, for many
like myself, will lose all ability to protect and serve or earn an income
to support their selves and families.
Your compensation seems to be based upon actuarial tables and appears to be
equitable and fair for those who have lost loved ones and wish to proceed
with their lives and an immediate cash settlement. But there must be an
additional amount of some sort for "pain & suffering". I am of age to
remember the beginnings of airline hijackers and the Federal Government as
well as the Airline Industry are both to blame for what should have been a
preventable disaster, due to indifference or greed respectfully.
Individual Comment
Citrus Heights CA