It's a funny world

[Coyote]

Socialism.

That or capatalists running the system down untill a private organisation says 'hey, we can fix that, gonna cost ya though'

[ManDownUnder]

Well I've just prayed that the other cunt dies... slowly and painfully. Funny world eh?

Wow - so tell me about him. What do you know? All the facts... y'know - who his wife and children are, those that are affected by his injuries, or something as simple as his role in the whole thing.

I mean wishing the supreme being to visitm him with a slow lingering death is a big call... but I guess you have good reason.

Or is it because you can, or enjoy a wind up. I have to admit my son's like that. I'm hoping he'll grow out of it by the time he hits 8.

[ManDownUnder]

Back on topic GB... yeah it is a funny old world. Politics and funding = votes to be bought. Those groups that are highest in number or easiest to please probably get funding priority... just at a guess.

[yungatart]

You are right, GB, tis a funny old world.
I work with kids with disabilities, all of them congenital -i.e. none are as a result of accident, its heartbreaking at times to see what parents have to go through to get some help for their kids and themselves. I'm not talking big things either, just a few little things can make a huge difference to how a family copes.

[Nasty]

Then there are problems which are hitting parliament at the moment
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4053772a10.html this article is just out on stuff. It shows that those with disabilities are not getting what they should anyway ...

It is a problem that ACC funding for accidents is better than the funding we get for having a disability - it is a real annoyance that we have to fight tooth and nail for each cent or assistance that we can get - makes you appreciate it loads when it works. But it is a real issue when we are getting ripped off by agencies out there that are there to help ... and they take the money and don't provide the service.

I could say more .. but will shut up for now .. I get really angry about this and so do those in the MS groups I am a member of.

[Grahameeboy]

I am going to the Disability Forum tomorrow.........

It is frustrating and although I have banged heads and made a nusiance of myself to get stuff, no point getting angry.

MS, yep I belong to. Complaints there too but not much I can do.

[oldrider]

We (personally) have been getting ripped of by these people for 43yrs, nothings changed.

I get pretty pissed off when people get paid taxpayer money to exist while they establish P Labs, blow themselves up, then we have to pay for them to be fixed up again. (generalising here)

Don't forget that taxpayers probably also have to pay for the victims of the P Lab product that they have sold at big (tax free) profits before they got blown up too.

The cost spiral of maintaining self made deadbeats in this country must be astronomical, no wonder the invalids who's difficulties were not self inflicted feel hard done by by comparison!

Yes it is a funny world alright! John.

[JimO]

I have just prayed for you JimJim....sad you feel that way.

dont waste your prayers on me just prey these arseholes dont ever get to your kids

[Grahameeboy]

dont waste your prayers on me just prey these arseholes dont ever get to your kids

[JimO]

sleep all you like bud but turning the other cheek doesnt work with these cnuts

[Grahameeboy]

sleep all you like bud but turning the other cheek doesnt work with these cnuts

So it didn't work with you then..........

[iwilde]

While I can see your point GB, I believe you got look after your own and not depend on any other prick to sort your problems out. You're doing the right thing by trying to raise the funds through different means and I comend you on your actions, keep at it as it will pay off in the end. Just dont expect this comunist gov' to do jack shit for you and your daughter.

[Grahameeboy]

While I can see your point GB, I believe you got look after your own and not depend on any other prick to sort your problems out. You're doing the right thing by trying to raise the funds through different means and I comend you on your actions, keep at it as it will pay off in the end. Just dont expect this comunist gov' to do jack shit for you and your daughter.

I agree and I know I cannot rely on others..sorry if it came across that way.

The wheelchair cost $45,000, her standing frame and special hi/low seat for home cost $6,000 and $4,000 so that is stuff I need to get funding for.

The mobility vehicle, well my car is worth $20,000 or so so I am happy to try and afford finance for the difference and I now get Family Tax credit which will help for things like this.

Yes it is a battle at times, however, I enjoy a challenge.

[White trash]

Fucken sucks Graham, I know what you're going through.

From age 11 months, my foster brother lived with us. He had svere Cerbral Palsy and required 24 hour attention. My mum did most (read all) of the work, in return they were paid a small board allowance.

After five years (he was expected to survive two), mum and dad were made legal guardians. For years and years, Mum battled for funding and support to get items which would make Andys (and ours) lives easier. Lotteries funded a shitty Nissan Caravan van that would allow is wheelchair to be accomodated while some fuckhead who lost his legs in a car crash while drunk, got a new Comodore and hand controls fitted.

This fucken system sucks.

[Grahameeboy]

Fucken sucks Graham, I know what you're going through.

From age 11 months, my foster brother lived with us. He had svere Cerbral Palsy and required 24 hour attention. My mum did most (read all) of the work, in return they were paid a small board allowance.

After five years (he was expected to survive two), mum and dad were made legal guardians. For years and years, Mum battled for funding and support to get items which would make Andys (and ours) lives easier. Lotteries funded a shitty Nissan Caravan van that would allow is wheelchair to be accomodated while some fuckhead who lost his legs in a car crash while drunk, got a new Comodore and hand controls fitted.

This fucken system sucks.

Bless ya mate......just have to avoid the system sucking you under cause one day it will change...I have lots to say at this forum tomorrow.....