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Originally Posted by deerekid  IMHO most people want somebody else to pay the bill. Recent example? A co-worker fell at home and shattered his heel. Our employer coverage is a 70/30 HMO plan. This man chose not to purchase disability insurance and has the luxury of not paying a dime for his coverage because the employer covers his monthly premium. He just brought me paperwork for gov't assistance to cover the 30% that our insurance doesn't cover, along w/ his $2500 deductible.
When I explained that his coverage was still in effect, I was told, "Yeah, but they don't pay the 30% or the deductible." WTH was he expecting? So as a taxpayer, I'm supposed to pick that up?
This country is getting exactly what it deserves right now. We are a nation of lazy, irresponsible and immoral souls. At this point, I hope the very people who are clamoring for gov't healthcare get it. They deserve nothing less. |
He doesn't understand deductible. Your last paragraph is sadly true. We have conditioned people to stick their hand out and it will be filled.
Just last week, a social worker told someone that they wouldn't have to pay for the services my BUSINESS (not charity) offers. How dare someone make a statement about a business they don't work for? How dare someone promise something that they can't deliver on? Would the social worker go with out her next paycheck? I think not.
And guess who the bad guy was? Yup, me. I became the bad guy when I explained that we are a business, not a charity, we don't receive donations, and the social worked is not our employee. I felt bad for the person, and I explained in as nice of a way as I could. In all, they did understand the facts I gave and realized the travesty of what they had been told.
The mentaility is in full swing. Give me, do for me.
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