Stiffed

I am outraged.

Last week I made reservations at a 5 star restaurant. I planned on having a fine meal complete with appetizers, wine, dessert and coffee. This restaurant is known for meals that tantalize all the senses.

I even asked my wife to join me. Why waste a good meal by dining alone?

We had an excellent meal in spite of the waiter who was a bit stuffy.

When the bill was presented I discovered I did not have my wallet. Must have left it at home.

I tried to explain that I wanted to pay the bill, but I just didn’t have the money. I thought they were going to create a scene when my wife came to my rescue.

She paid the bill for me.

How is this any different from those who claim they cannot afford health insurance, then demand care and complain when the bill arrives? The uninsured created over $21 BILLION in lost revenues in 2004. Caregivers that were stiffed just as the restaurant would have been if my wife had not paid the bill for us.

Guess it is a good thing I decided to invite her . . .

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