Shame on you,BOOB, I mean Bob. If you or one of your family had been killed or seriously injured in this tragedy, I wonder how Unnecessary this Special Fund would be to you.
These people were innocent victims, and they should be cared for, quickly, with the minimum red-tape possible, and with kindness!
I absolutely agree. 13 people perished in an unfortunate accident. Some would have Workers Comp, some would have had their own life ins. The simple fact you have been killed in an accident does not entitle you to vast quantities of money from society.
I live just outside of Omaha. Recently a “judgement proof” maniac here killed 8 people and very seriously wounded two more in a Mall shooting(unless you live under a rock you’ve probably heard about it). The majority of the victems were store clerks, with limited assets and insurance. The people in Omaha and around the nation raised over 1 million dollars for the victim’s – Now that’s compasion and no red tape.
Bob:
Nice story. Good to see you have a warm and fuzzy side, which wasn’t evident in your earlier e-mail.
There’s just one problem with your logic. The State, I am confident, neither built, nor had any responsibility for the safety and maintanence of the Mall. On the other hand, the Bridge which collapsed, killing 13, and injuring 145, was their baby.
The State can quickly finance this Fund, and take care of the victims of this Tragedy, or they can wait, and in the end, pay more to the victims, and millions to their lawyers, attempting to defend, what appears to be their clear negligence.
My vote is to be pro-active, take care of these victims, and in the long run, probably reduce the ultimate cost to the Taxpayers, as a result of this Tragic event.
Stu
I see your point but I don’t think negligence has been or will ever be clearly established. The government may be found to be ultimately liable for damages but the article I viewed on TV just last night (it was on TV so it must be true) was that it was a design flaw that would not have been easily detected by bridge inspectors. I’m not sure I see any gross negligence – And to rush in with the checkbook may not reduce the amount of claims paid. Some may want just thier collision deductible paid while others, no matter how much is paid to them early on, will want their retirements well funded. 911 was a terrible tragedy and then it was compounded with fraud, greed and government incompetence – was the government at fault? The company I worked for at that time raised $70,000 in three days for the victims of 911, which I’m sure was just a fraction of the total raised around the country. But that’s how we respond with compassion. If the government is responsible I have no problem with responding with “fair” compensation but I have a real problem with just writing checks with my money to try to defuse the situation – and people will never view the government as compassionate, no matter when the money arrives.
funding, it was eventually going to get done by the state. it was just a matter of time. all the lawyers could get the bills suspended or paid and then wait on the state to pay it’s portion and then the legal fees. the quicker the state resolved this issue the less money it will have to give out. that will leave it some money to get the bridge fix or replaced.
it’s nice to know that the funds are coming and then all the services can be paid promptly and not on a promissary note.
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Quite unnecessary, if in need, the victim’s lawyers are already advancing them the funds they need to pay expenses.
Shame on you,BOOB, I mean Bob. If you or one of your family had been killed or seriously injured in this tragedy, I wonder how Unnecessary this Special Fund would be to you.
These people were innocent victims, and they should be cared for, quickly, with the minimum red-tape possible, and with kindness!
I absolutely agree. 13 people perished in an unfortunate accident. Some would have Workers Comp, some would have had their own life ins. The simple fact you have been killed in an accident does not entitle you to vast quantities of money from society.
To Mr. Pid (stu)
I live just outside of Omaha. Recently a “judgement proof” maniac here killed 8 people and very seriously wounded two more in a Mall shooting(unless you live under a rock you’ve probably heard about it). The majority of the victems were store clerks, with limited assets and insurance. The people in Omaha and around the nation raised over 1 million dollars for the victim’s – Now that’s compasion and no red tape.
Bob:
Nice story. Good to see you have a warm and fuzzy side, which wasn’t evident in your earlier e-mail.
There’s just one problem with your logic. The State, I am confident, neither built, nor had any responsibility for the safety and maintanence of the Mall. On the other hand, the Bridge which collapsed, killing 13, and injuring 145, was their baby.
The State can quickly finance this Fund, and take care of the victims of this Tragedy, or they can wait, and in the end, pay more to the victims, and millions to their lawyers, attempting to defend, what appears to be their clear negligence.
My vote is to be pro-active, take care of these victims, and in the long run, probably reduce the ultimate cost to the Taxpayers, as a result of this Tragic event.
Stu
I see your point but I don’t think negligence has been or will ever be clearly established. The government may be found to be ultimately liable for damages but the article I viewed on TV just last night (it was on TV so it must be true) was that it was a design flaw that would not have been easily detected by bridge inspectors. I’m not sure I see any gross negligence – And to rush in with the checkbook may not reduce the amount of claims paid. Some may want just thier collision deductible paid while others, no matter how much is paid to them early on, will want their retirements well funded. 911 was a terrible tragedy and then it was compounded with fraud, greed and government incompetence – was the government at fault? The company I worked for at that time raised $70,000 in three days for the victims of 911, which I’m sure was just a fraction of the total raised around the country. But that’s how we respond with compassion. If the government is responsible I have no problem with responding with “fair” compensation but I have a real problem with just writing checks with my money to try to defuse the situation – and people will never view the government as compassionate, no matter when the money arrives.
funding, it was eventually going to get done by the state. it was just a matter of time. all the lawyers could get the bills suspended or paid and then wait on the state to pay it’s portion and then the legal fees. the quicker the state resolved this issue the less money it will have to give out. that will leave it some money to get the bridge fix or replaced.
it’s nice to know that the funds are coming and then all the services can be paid promptly and not on a promissary note.