Families of Virginia Tech Victims Mull Settlement Offered by StateWhat is the value of a human life in dollars? Virginia officials and family members of victims of the shooting at Virginia Tech are debating that question behind closed doors this week. The Virginian-Pilot reported on Tuesday that the state of Virginia had offered $100,000 to the families of each... Copyright © 2008 by The Chronicle of Higher Education Subscribe | About The Chronicle | Contact us | Terms of use | Privacy policy | Help |