Places to go, People to see

Today, I am going down to the Medicaid office. Some people have told me that all they will do today is set an appointment. I hope that is not the case. If so, I will go to my scheduled appointment with the guy that never showed up for my original appointment. That one is scheduled for this Thursday morning. We'll see if he shows up.

I am beginning to loathe this state. You just can't get help anywhere. All of the state's money is being spent on helping people who can work, but don't.

First senario: 15 yr old girl gets pregnant. Girl's momma has been on welfare since having her. At the advice of momma, girl goes down, applies for Medicaid, is approved the same day. Girl sees Dr's for 9 months. After having said baby, girl gets Food Stamps, free formula, the state finds her an apartment, sets her up in apartment, gets cash assistance, reduced utility costs, and baby gets free medical anything. Girl does not work, cruises around town, gets new boyfriend, boyfriend works, girl moves boyfriend in with her, girl does not report boyfrined living with her. Girl gets pregnant again, up go her food stamps, moves to a bigger and better apartment, does not pay a dime for rent, or, if so, reduced to paying 10% of the rent, the state picks up the difference, up goes her cash assistance and they live happily ever after. Does not bother to get married, will loose all her benefits(?), and the cycle of life continues.

Second Senario: Man works from the age of 15. Pays taxes, pays for own housing, buys own food, pays full price for utilities. Gets married, has child, pays for all Dr visits, pays for delivery of said child. Mother nurses to avoid formula. Pays for medical insurance for mother and child. Man gets sick. Cannot work anymore. Man told by Dr's that he is going to die, has 1-2 years left to live. Still has wife and child. Man goes on Social Security Disability. Man still pays full price for housing, buys own food, clothes for child. Man needs help to cover rising medical costs. Man is told he does not qualify for medical assistance. Man cannot walk anymore. The wonderful state of New Mexico issues him a Handicap Placard. Mighty big of them.

So, after much soul searching and talking, Jack and I have decided to leave this state. When he is finished with school next May, 2012, we will be saying goodbye to the Land of Enchantment and going to Colorado.

On to my next adventure...........................................