r/BeAmazed • u/girlysunshinehihi • Feb 27 '25

Miscellaneous / Others 96 year old speeder and judge

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u/Strong-Library2763 Feb 27 '25

“What America is all about” is weak social programs that make this necessary. How sad.

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u/FlyingMaxFr Feb 27 '25

Definitely. In my European country you can apply for transport for your bloodwork or any examination if you have a long term sickness like cancer. I'm happy to pay social security taxes to allow for that

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u/Automatic_Release_92 Feb 27 '25

There are programs like that here in the US, I’ve volunteered for them in the past (pre-COVID) and they had paid coordinators too. But that’s probably going to vary from state to state and the worst thing about it is the lack of communication regarding it.

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u/Material-Spring-9922 Feb 27 '25

The thing is, you shouldn't have to volunteer your time. The government's top priority should be taking care of it's citizens. CEO's of healthcare, insurance, pharmaceutical companies, etc. are receiving 8-figure salaries while their companies enjoy government subsidies. Meanwhile the 82-year old war vet who's paid taxes for 50+ years receives the bare minimum and often have to rely on people like yourself.

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u/Automatic_Release_92 Feb 27 '25

Oh I agree. They need more resources for sure.

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u/Sterffington Feb 27 '25

There are drivers that work for medicare that are paid an hourly wage. It's not a volunteer service.

Every elderly person in America has access to these services, outside of maybe some rural areas.