He needed medical attention, but since he was gasping for air he clearly did not need CPR. I applaud anybody who takes the time and effort to learn how to properly assess the situation and perform CPR when it is needed. I think EVERYBODY should do so (but I do not think it is the governement's place to mandate that anyone do so). It is a shame that after the situation the woman referred to earlier in life where she did not attempt to help someone in need of life-saving assistance she apparently did not take a course to learn HOW to give that assistance if the situation were to arise again. Had she done that, she would probably not be in the situation she is in now.
So you’re saying she deserved the bills because she didn’t know that CPR wasn’t needed, but if the guy really did need CPR, that would be different and the state should pick up the tab? I doubt your sincerity on this, you are focusing on a technicality. I think the woman was probably badly advised by the 911 people but that’s the kind of error that happens during an emergency. Should she be second-guessing 911 because she doesn’t have as much knowledge as you? And if everyone should take CPR classes, what is your feeling about making the state pay for it. Fact is, if everyone had your attitude, we’d have people stepping over the dying and walking on, not wanting bills and therefore not seeing a thing. That the kind of society you want? If so, I hope you’re the first victim.