OMG what an awful time Herc! Actually I recall something similar happening to me when I was living on my own and was on disability. Anything to do with government agencies, assistance, insurance and so on is pretty bad, regardless of what country you are in. Though here in Canada, prescription drugs are free to those who qualify.

I agree with what Mum (Kathy) said about American foreign policy, many people outside of the USA really don't agree with it and you guys would be surprised at the amount of resentment, some of the policies really do effect us badly here in Canada and in other parts of the world too no doubt. It's hard not to feel strongly about that. But I understand what you're saying too Lisa, it must hurt your feelings and make you guys angry to hear your country being put down so often. I see both sides of it really... and maybe political discussions don't belong on this forum, I don't know... at least, I imagine people would feel really sensitive about it.

Anyhow sorry Herc for hijacking your thread, just felt I wanted to say something about that.