I agree that paying the victims was a very bad idea.
For one thing, it has caused all of those other groups to put their hand out seeking cash from the government. As well as the "slavery reparations" pimps.
Besides, since when do victims of a war get a multi-million dollar payout? Heck, we don't even compensate the soldiers who die with more than a nominal death benefit.
Servicemen's Group Life Insurance (SGLI)
v Automatically insured for $200,000, but may reduce or decline coverage as desired.
v Monthly premiums are the same for all personnel, $.90 per $10,000 coverage.
I did a check of on-line insurance companies, and a healthy 20 year old can get the same insurance for the same price. So when you hear that it is "GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE", it is nothing of the kind. The only way the government is involved is by requiring the G.I. to have it.
The only death benefit a G.I.'s survivor gets that is unique it the ability to stay in Government housing for 6 months free. A guess on that is approximately $3,000.
Here is a list of Military death benefits Vs Federal employees death benefits. http://www.cpms.osd.mil/icuc/attacks/Death%20Benefits%20Chart.htm
Sorry, I didn't intend to hijack the thread, but military death benefits are a sore spot with me, and every time it comes up, I intend to set the story straight.