Comment by Don Duncan

Entered on: 8/5/2012 12:24:06 PM

"The family is trying to make arrangements to get that bill paid."?? Why does the family believe they are responsible for being ripped off? Ok, maybe John should have asked for an estimate for services. But if you claim that, then John can bill the 12 year old for his services, charging enough to pay his bill plus a profit. And the 12 year old can sue the county for not posting a warning sign. Where does it all end? Who called for medical services? Obviously not John. Make the caller pay. Is the medical team a public service? Aren't they subsidized? What is needed is an investigation of how this system got so out of control. And a remedy. Not knowing the facts, I would venture a guess, based on my knowledge of politics. Remove all gov't intervention and let the market decide the cost of rescue and who pays.