TR>Don, it's a very interesting society that we live in, and very 
omplicated,
  >but it works most of the time. I've also seen the weak take advantage of 
the
  >system. The last example I can think of was humorous in a way. This 40 
ear
  >old child with an 8 year old brain decided to play policeman, and he 
caught 
  >few folks who didn't need to be caught. Several officers on the department
  >tried to help him almost daily, and I guess he got stuck in a fantasy. We
  >solved the problem by giving him daily assignments. It was obvious that he
  >had downs syndrome, and most folks were very understanding. I guess it 
takes
  >all kinds of folks to make up the world, and I bet there is a purpose for
  >each one of them.
Interesting story Tom...  I know of a similar case in Tallahassee
Florida several years ago except that this fellow had a passion for the
Fire Department.  He was mildly retarded but could drive.  The real
kicker was that he was a sole survivor of a wealthy family and had
lots of money to spend on his "hobby".  He had the best equipped rescue
wagon in town, all with the latest and greatest technology.  The fire
fighters dubbed him "honorary chief".  He showed up at all fires and
rescue situations with his ID card, ready to lend a hand or equipment.
Everybody knew him. Fortunately, the real fire fighters and rescue
personnel were able to guide him enough that he never became a problem.
His equipment was used several times to effect rescues and life saving
procedures when his was better than the department's.
You're right... takes all kinds.
TR>Happy Holidays!
You to...
Ron
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