Another example of the US government’s incompetence
August 28th, 2007 | by Brook Durant |
Another example of the US government’s incompetence
Let me first say that I love my country. I’m as red-blooded an American as you will ever find, anywhere. For those who are not Americans or even those who are, but sometimes need to be reminded allow me to explain what that means. It means I love the people of this country, our way of life, our culture, our good points and our bad points. Basically it means I love everything about America except the government. I could go on and on and on for hours about why I don’t love the US government, but I’ll save you the agony. Instead I’ll highlight a perfect example of government bureaucracy run amok.
MADISON COUNTY, Ga. — Twenty-two-year-old Lisa Kohlhagen of Colbert, Ga. in Madison County went through Army basic training but was discharged after a knee injury.
She said when her disability checks stopped coming, the Department of Veteran’s Affairs told her it was because she was dead.
“It was a complete shock. I started crying. I was really upset,†said Kohlhagen. Source
I’ve only posted part of the article there’s still more to be read. Can anyone guess why I’m not particularly enamored with the United States federal government?
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By Dale on Aug 29, 2007
Lol! She called them and expected them to do anything. Sounds like she forgot the one and only binding rule of the federal government. Hurry up and wait (while we do it wrong).
By A Blog about Nothing on Aug 29, 2007
Dale - True, so very true. That’s why I’m aggravated, but not at all shocked to read stuff like this. She should just be grateful it’s not something really important. Like armored vehicles.
By happily anonymous on Aug 29, 2007
It’s funny how many dead people call in to complain about this kind of stuff. I’m pretty sure that would’ve been my 1st clue that the person wasn’t dead myself.
By A Blog about Nothing on Aug 29, 2007
Well Happy, you see that’s the difference between your average ordinary citizen and the mighty federal government. It doesn’t have a clue.
By Todd on Sep 11, 2007
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/313972_vdvets02.html
Could not believe they have this in place and you can not get something for yours.. I know of a black America whom gets alot of moeny for back injury and he has never had surgery and he gets around good. He even plays they game he told me so he could get he’s pay. Also said he sweet talked hes why in the Battle Creek, Mi Vet Hospital and got they to files hes claim,, and won alot of moeny plus back pay for S.S.D.
never fair with Goverment and people..
By A Blog about Nothing on Sep 11, 2007
Todd - Lot of people who aren’t injured make a buck off uncle Sam. Shame on them, but shame on uncle Sam for being this bogged down with red tape that they can’t catch these people.