Where's punishment for fraud?

To the editor:

I have read the articles about the fraudulent use, as exposed by the Associated Press, of Sept. 11 funds intended for victims of the terrorist attacks. It is disgusting that our inept federal politicians have no knowledge of this type of thing or no will to expose such and definitely no guts to stop, correct or punish those who allow this and promote such violations.

The people in charge, from the top down to the lowest in the management chain, are so unqualified they should never to allowed to work within the federal government again. It is obvious they can't perform, nor do they understand their duties.

The saddest thing is that our representatives and senators have shown such indifference as to not offer any legislation to punish and stop this type of wrongdoing. This is fraud against the taxpayers and voters. Until the voters show their disgust by writing and protest voting, it will continue.

BUDDY PARRISH, Cape Girardeau