The point, oh less enlightened one, is that Lisa Beamer is entitled to do whatever she cares to in the aftermath of her husband's death. You, nor I, can control what she does to secure her future. I support the position that I hope she makes millions and millions of dollars as a result. You, on the other hand, are worried that she might be a beneficiary of a few of your tax dollars. The same kinds of tax dollars that routinely go to alcoholics, drug abusers, and general losers in life's lottery.
"One last thought to keep in mind. All the wife of an American Special Forces soildier in Afghanistan gets if her husband is killed is the face of his life insurance which is not much (believe its less than $100,000). Why is a bond brokers wife entitled to more just because her husband happened to be in the wrong spot. "
Mike Spann died in deplorable circumstances as well. So has every armed soldier since the advent of the Islamakazis. You might be heartened to know that Sean Hannity took it upon himself to appeal to his listeners after the relevation of Mrs Spann's limited financial options. I think her plight has been well assuaged with donations from many a listener, not because of pity but because of respect.
My only reason for being on this thread was to react to the idiot who questioned how anyone could be expected to live for the rest of their life off a couple million dollars. "My only reason for being on this thread was to react to the idiot who questioned how anyone could be expected to live for the rest of their life off a couple million dollars. "
I was that idiot. I have raised four children and am contributing resources to two twin grandsons. I have earned at least that amount in the last ten years and I am nowhere near rich. If I kept my largesse from my family who needs help then maybe I would live higher on the hog. But, you see, I do not.
Yes and you had to pay taxes on the money and support your family out of the annual salary. What we are talking about with the victims is a one time cash payout, tax free, that goes into the bank on day one. From that point out the money makes money whether the recipient works or not. If invested in tax free bonds in the state in which you live, you wouldnt owe state or federal taxes on any of the proceeds. The money would continue to grow. If it was to make only 5% a year it would still yield $100,000 a year tax free. (probably equivalent to $165,000 taxable). If your family cant live on that, then Im real sorry. You need someone to show your wife how to draw up a budget.