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/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/NEIGHBORHOOD_DAD_ORG Feb 27 '25

I don't think I've ever lived in an area in USA where this was not available. I used to drive handicapped folks from a residential home to doctors appointments and whatnot all the time. They sure as hell weren't able to get behind the wheel safely.