[Summering]

Originally Posted by magellan

It's a tragedy, for sure. But not all tragedies require a "solution" or change in policy. The guy was 93 and lived alone. It's not like he had 40 years ahead of him and left a house full of young ones to fend for themselves. How about celebrating the life he led and move on.

In addition, by the time the utility puts a limiter on your box, you've already been served several notices that you're past due.

He might have had a beautiful life......and it was most likely joyful.
At 93 he didn't earn enough in his working days most likely to pay this kind of exorbitant charges. No one had big salaries in those early times.
But, he died......frozen. Feet blue.......the kitchen sink with icicles hanging. I don't wish this on any soul.....not you, not me, not anyone.

[Driller1]

Originally Posted by Summering

He might have had a beautiful life......and it was most likely joyful.
At 93 he didn't earn enough in his working days most likely to pay this kind of exorbitant charges. No one had big salaries in those early times.
But, he died......frozen. Feet blue.......the kitchen sink with icicles hanging. I don't wish this on any soul.....not you, not me, not anyone.

Money was not the problem. What part of that don't you understand???

[Driller1]

This is nothing to do with greed, high prices or how hard someone worked. He was 93 and did not handle his bill. No one know why. Was he happy???? What difference does it make??? I am sure, to do it again the power company would do things differently, hind sight is 20/20.

[virginia farm girl]

Originally Posted by Driller1

He had the money people!!!

The money was there. If someone from the electric company had taken the time to knock on the door, he would have given it to them. Or, perhaps, he was already deceased.

Unfortunately, there are alot of people, especially now, that don't have the money.

What, in your opinion, should be their fate?

[Driller1]

Originally Posted by virginia farm girl

The money was there. If someone from the electric company had taken the time to knock on the door, he would have given it to them. Or, perhaps, he was already deceased.

Unfortunately, there are alot of people, especially now, that don't have the money.

What, in your opinion, should be their fate?

There are programs out there for them.

[virginia farm girl]

Originally Posted by Driller1

There are programs out there for them.

With all due respect, I work in a nursing home. We have folks that are much younger than this gentleman and they don't even know their own names let alone have the ability look up programs.

[Driller1]

Originally Posted by virginia farm girl

With all due respect, I work in a nursing home. We have folks that are much younger than this gentleman and they don't even know their own names let alone have the ability look up programs.

Your question was about not having money. When you can form a thought, let me know.

[Driller1]

Originally Posted by virginia farm girl

The money was there. If someone from the electric company had taken the time to knock on the door, he would have given it to them. Or, perhaps, he was already deceased.

Unfortunately, there are alot of people, especially now, that don't have the money.

What, in your opinion, should be their fate?

Here ya go in case you forgot the question again.

[virginia farm girl]

Originally Posted by Driller1

Your question was about not having money. When you can form a thought, let me know.

Here's my thought:

[Driller1]

This is going to be a BIG deal for about 24 more hours. We can just hope some policy change comes from it.