Why isn't the US Government not stepping up to take care of the heros of Sept. 11 who are now sick?

Question

That is absolutely disturbing finding out the air they were breathing at ground zero was said to be safe and now they are finding all sorts of contaminates and illness.
Shouldn't the US government be obligated to pay these hero's or at least their health care and retirements?

Answer 1

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Some lawmakers in Washington are trying to change this. In December, Congress restored $125 million for funding for 9/11-related health issues that the Bush administration had cut from the budget. New York State's workers compensation program will get $50 million, with the remaining $75 million spent on existing monitoring and treatment programs. For the first time, this money will be available to be used not only to monitor workers' health, but also to treat their problems. It is not yet clear, however, when it will reach those who need it or how it will be split among monitoring and treatment programs.

Answer 2

While it is disturbing, it's a risk of having that kind of job. It's impossible to pay for every hero in a countries health care and retirements should something go wrong while on the job. So no, they shouldn't be obligated to pay anything. People are aware of the hazards of their jobs, choosing to stay and risk that something will happen is up to them.

Answer 3

never. it is in straightforward terms a subject count for those lefty wing-nuts who thirst for conspiracies. It exchange into handy during the time of BDS (Bush Derangement Syndrome). they might have had sufficient of this to fill an almanac in the event that they accompanied each and all of the at the back of-the-scenes skulduggery dedicated by potential of The Clinton Crime family contributors. yet, sadly, the media did no longer dare bypass into ingredient approximately those "pop icons". Conspiracy theorists tend to be a marginally extravagant (if no longer unhinged) proportion of society besides.

Answer 4

Its because they don't care. Seriously, why do you think we spend like 20 times more on the war in Iraq than on catching the REAL perpetrator, Osama bin Laden? Bush just used the 9/11 attacks to carry out his own agenda using the mourns of Americans for his benefit. The monument's construction hasn't even STARTED yet and its what 6 years now? Its sick I know. What an a-hole.

Answer 5

I agree that more should be done for victims of traumatic events such as this for all victims. To many governments leave poor people like this out to dry and offer no help at all.

Answer 6

excellent question!!

clearly you are a patriot and a caring person.

the heroes who became ill from volunteering at the world
trade center are average people. they are not the rich and famous.

unfortunately, average people get nothing, except grief.

the money is being spent to continue the war in iraq. the military industrial complex, as described by president eisenhower, have gotten most of the money and will continue to get most or all the money in the future.

it is reported security guards in iraq earn $20,000- 25,000 per month to support our military.

try this, write to your congressperson and us senator to get their position on the heroes at the world trade center. see if you get a response. likely you wont get a reply. they are too busy kissing up to the rich and powerful or to some foreign delegation.

Answer 7

I don't agree that the US is OBLIGATED to pay. The US should help with the medical (if the person does not have insurance). But retirement, come on. The US did not cause the pollutants at Ground Zero.

Answer 8

Do we really want a program for everything? Big Brother is out of control already.

Answer 9

Hello?! The U.S Government is as much of a joke as ours!!!

Answer 10

Ever heard of a double negative?