WTC Victims: What's A Life Worth

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Everyone gets a set price for a sudden loss of a loved one of 250,000 dollars. additionally 50,000 is given out for each spouse and child left behind after to help the pain and suffering. I agree with the article that was in our packet titled WTC Victims: What's A life Worth? produced by Time Magazine. Everyone should have a base number to start off with and add on from that point. The main topic that was written in this article is the compensation of the families. There is no easy way to value life. I do understand families will be upset at the price placed on the loved one as everyone has different emotions and feelings towards this subject. No one will ever see money as enough for the loss.

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