St John Ambulance part charges?

[swbarnett]

theres nothing public about it.

It is a "public good" in that everyone benifits whether you use it or not and it is non-profit.

[mashman]

It is a "public good" in that everyone benifits whether you use it or not and it is non-profit.

You need a functioning society first .

[Madness]

It is a "public good" in that everyone benifits whether you use it or not and it is non-profit.

Just like titty bars, except they make a profit.

[Drew]

Agreed.

But that's not the point. I don't owe them anything (well, not money anyway) even though they think I do. I would quite happily have given them a donation (even though the paramedic was wearing his prejudices on his sleeve), just object to being extorted.

Without some idea of why you or whoever was in the ambulance, I struggle to understand your viewpoint.

[Akzle]

It is a "public good" in that everyone benifits whether you use it or not and it is non-profit.

dunno man. You used it, then came on here to moan about it. Benefit to me =nil.
Also i hold the belief that not everyone should be saved

[nodrog:Me]

choice, I'll catch one to the pub next to the hospital if they are free, ill just fake a heart attack that will disappear when I get there.

Or I can catch one to the pharmacy when I have period pain, or the man flu.

Do you have to pay if you have fallen from a high horse?

[Tazz]

Agreed.

But that's not the point. I don't owe them anything (well, not money anyway) even though they think I do. I would quite happily have given them a donation (even though the paramedic was wearing his prejudices on his sleeve), just object to being extorted.

How much is the bill?

dunno man. You used it, then came on here to moan about it. Benefit to me =nil.
Also i hold the belief that not everyone should be saved

Damn straight. As well as that if less people were saved the population would more than likely benefit far more than if they were saved

[RJC]

just object to being extorted.

it's hardly extortion.

It's not like they had the meter running and wanted the bill paid in cash 500m from the hospital.

[Swoop]

Or I can catch one to the pharmacy ...

Why?
They are travelling pharmacies!

[nodrog:Me]

Why?
They are travelling pharmacies!

true that negro!

Do you reckon they will stop for drive through at KFC?

[Grumph]

Jesus? Really? In the states and the like you'd probably have a min charge of $500 for your $50 trip.

Do you also realize how much those ambos cost, nevermind the training of the crew? How much do you think they're paying in insurance alone for your ride? Nevermind their time (which seems to be of no value to you) and wear on equipment. And then there are the consumables they stock it with, they have expiry dates or are used on our sorry asses.

Would you rather some knuckle dragger came and tossed you in the boot of their car for the ride to the hospo?
Or how about putting the cost of running services like this in your rates so they, and rents, can go up?

I'm well aware thank you of the service costs. I just can't afford it....My option to take I think. And the knuckle dragger bit made me laugh - that's why I won't let our local fire brigade attempt emergency treatment on me, they have a defibrillator, and they're dangerous...

[Madness]

true that negro!

Do you reckon they will stop for drive through at KFC?

I heard they'll only do Maccas and you have to order at least one salad.

[skippa1]

Can anyone tell me if the St. John Ambulkance part charges are legally enforceable?

We've just received a bill from them that was a total surprise. Don't get me wrong, I'd be only too happy to give St. john some money if the letter had been a plea for help but a bill after an emergency call out is just plain extortion.

Don't wanna pay for the service don't use it? Pay up tight arse

[nodrog:Me]

I heard they'll only do Maccas and you have to order at least one salad.

racist cunts!

[Madness]

racist cunts!

Tis all good - KFC is Halal Certified shit.