I know that seems like a lot of money (and keep in mind there has been zero apology, so no actual accountability, just an attempt at hush money), and I wouldn’t blame anyone for taking it, but I doubt it comes even close to the true value of the land and property destroyed and repurposed, never mind the pain, suffering, loss of life, and generational trauma and disadvantage that the survivors and their decedents have had to endure.
It’s better than nothing, but still pretty pathetic all things considered.
Also, nothing in the article says the money wouldn’t be taxable income for the recipients so I guarantee they’ll get screwed with taxes by both the federal and state government come tax time.
I know that seems like a lot of money (and keep in mind there has been zero apology, so no actual accountability, just an attempt at hush money), and I wouldn’t blame anyone for taking it, but I doubt it comes even close to the true value of the land and property destroyed and repurposed, never mind the pain, suffering, loss of life, and generational trauma and disadvantage that the survivors and their decedents have had to endure.
It’s better than nothing, but still pretty pathetic all things considered.
Also, nothing in the article says the money wouldn’t be taxable income for the recipients so I guarantee they’ll get screwed with taxes by both the federal and state government come tax time.
That sadly wouldn’t surprise me one bit…