I would prefer that people who help others in extraordinary circumstances not have to worry about big financial losses. That goes for doctors who rescue people and complications happen and then they find themselves sued for their efforts, and that goes for this lady who tried to help this victim in the street. I don’t think anyone should have to think twice about helping others. A $3000 might make some think twice and walk on by. These cases by the way are so rare that it wouldn’t hurt the state to take on verifiable cases like hers and pick up the tab - she says $50 extra a month is crushing, taking away all discretionary money from her budget and all the enjoyment of life for probably the rest of her life. This is a high cost she shouldn’t have to pay, just for trying to help someone else. If private charity does not step in quickly to pay this for her, the state should. Yank it from some welfare queen or out of some drunk driver’s fine and all would be even. In fact, raise the drunk driving fines to pay for cases like hers, and all would be even.
>If private charity does not step in quickly to pay this for her,<
If a few people send her $5, $10 or $20, in no time the bill will be paid.
We don’t need organizations to take care of our fellow citizens and I sure as hell don’t want Uncle Sam making political statements with my money. If I think the cause is worthy, then I like being the one who decides where to spend my money.