On the subject of being billed for ambulance/fire services, it's a novel idea, but as long as there are still volunteers, there will always be a need. .
I'm confused, what does being staffed by volunteers have to do with charging for services rendered?
Sure, volunteers reduce labor costs, but you still have insurance, and the costs assoicated with owning and operating the vehcles, supplies and the facilities (to name a few big one).
Tax dollars cover some of it, but I don't think it covers any where near all of the costs. The rescue squads and fire companies are always doing fund raisers.
I've heard place where if you donate the call is free, if you have not donated you get a bill. Either way I see it as fair. You recieved a needed service and you should help pay some of the costs.
On the other topic of discussion... I am amazed at the ignorance that one can dsiplay on the interwebz. I'm never sure if it's someone who is just trollign or if the poster is serious and really is that demented.
Either way, if you get sucked in you're the fool.
I have never seen a story get so much attention.
