r/BeAmazed 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/senn42000 Feb 27 '25

Where I live in the US there are absolutely transportation programs for people that cannot drive to take them to all their medical appointments and it is paid for by the state.

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u/this_is_my_new_acct Feb 27 '25

Same here. It's only for the elderly and disabled, and it isn't free, but it's $2 per trip and they'll help you from your door and even take you to the grocery store, and such.

This is semi-rural Alabama.