Disgusting ! A WWII vet dies because he can't afford his electric bill, yet we have ILLEGAL ALIENS getting free housing, food, heat, education, ect.
Am I the only one who see a problem here???
####ING DISGUSTING !!
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Disgusting ! A WWII vet dies because he can't afford his electric bill, yet we have ILLEGAL ALIENS getting free housing, food, heat, education, ect.
Am I the only one who see a problem here???
####ING DISGUSTING !!
Not at all Ductape: I was just reading a day or so ago how our country is spending around 330 BILLION a year to support Illegals. I share your disgust but wonder just what it's going to take to get things back where they belong. As things stand right now, I am not all that hopeful.
Maplemeister:
Interesting how some folks will turn this sad story around into a rant against immigrants or a rant against big business.
If I read it correctly the utility is city owned in a town that has few hispanics, not some multinational in Arizona.
Interesting how some folks will turn this sad story around into a rant against immigrants or a rant against big business.
If I read it correctly the utility is city owned in a town that has few hispanics, not some multinational in Arizona.
An 88 year old vet is no different than any other 88 year old citizen!
An 88 year old vet is no different than any other 88 year old citizen!
Everybody feels sorry that this old fellow died, no doubt about it.
My conclusion is that the old fellow suffered from age related mental health issues and did not, or would not get help.
How many old people do you know who want to go in for regular mental health screenings? (It's a rhetorical question, because there aren't any!)
So how are we going to find these old people....and they don't have to be old to have mental health issues?
It's not the power companies responsibility to provide free service, IMO.
Nobody wants more government me included, but I do think the power company should give notice to someone from the state or county that can do a stop by and check up on these people before they are shut off.
It would be wild to find out the old man died with money to spare but was hoarding it away. I'm not suggesting he was.....but it wouldn't be the first time.
For all of those who think the power company is responsible...how many people have you checked up on? Would you volunteer for your local power company to go out and check up on these slow and no payers? .....and maybe coordinate getting financial aid? ......and to check that they really need financial aid?
I admit to having little interest in doing the footwork, yet I'm sorry this man froze to death unnecessarily.
I don't buy that at all.Don't blame the company. The blame falls squarely on his friends, neighbors, relatives and the community.
BCELP websiteBay City Electric said:Bay City Electric, Light & Power (BCELP) is a municipal utility, owned by the City of Bay City, Michigan.
Interesting how some folks will turn this sad story around into a rant against immigrants or a rant against big business.
If I read it correctly the utility is city owned in a town that has few hispanics, not some multinational in Arizona.
OK, the big bad power company let this guy freeze to death? I don't think so. Doesn't the person who died have some responsibility here? If it was cold in his house, he could have gone to a neighbors house, restaurant, wal-mart...the list is endless. In my area there are utility assistance programs for the elderly and poverty stricken folks.
It seems to me that this guy committed suicide. Sad for sure, but since when did any for profit company have a responsibility to give away their product to anyone who can't afford it?
It is a city owned power co and the city manager stated the policies needed reviewed but he believed that they did no wrong-:censored: - this is a perfect example of what is wrong with the government and America today. I believe that the power company should never turn power off in the middle of winter- but in fairness where are the relatives and friends?
93 year old couldn't fend for himself, he should have been in a home. I suppose Piggly-Wiggly would be held liable had he starved to death?
Discussing who deserves more and who deserves less to be saved from a freezing death seems a moot point.
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