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Originally Posted by Patricia
Believe me, Ricky, they don't believe this. It is just not true. Perhaps a small number of men in Devizes think that industrial injuries are amusing. Even that is probably over-generalising.
It is NOT a cultural phenomenon in the UK. And it is noticeable that there has not been a rush of UK members agreeing with the original poster. That tells us something.
Personally, I entirely agree with you.
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Well, that's nice to know ... that's really nice to know. There are some things that, to me ... and it's good to know that I'm not the only one out there, are simply not funny.
I suppose it would be funny if the woman was not actually injured. And, I must admit I find those suits where burglar is robbing house, trips over something in the dark, and then tries to sue the homeowner for the "dangerous condition" they encountered while trying to commit the crime rather funny. Even given that they may have actually been injured, in those cases the irony is simply too much to bear.
But, woman in degrading job being shafted by her employer after a work related injury. Nothing ironic about that. Nothing frivolous about it either.
Honestly, the lack of universal health coverage in this country is deplorable. I can't afford insurance .... the last quote I got for medical coverage was for $5,000 in premiums ... every month. Wheeee.
But, if I was paying the premiums, had an injury and the company refused to cover me?? Trust me, I'd be dragging their asses to court faster than you could blink.