I am a person who does believe in certain entitlements for the public. I am privileged to use one. I am very thankful and respectful of and for that privilege. I’m bothered by recipients who aren’t.

It’s sad that people with the most entitlements (services, medical appointments, procedures, etc.) abuse the system.

Organizations that provide these services are penalized for patients that are no-shows, late and or don’t follow instructions to improve their health. This kind of behavior increases the cost to taxpayers and limits and delays help to those that need and appreciate the entitlements.

I would hope family and friends of recipients would encourage their loved ones to play by the rules before these entitlements are taken from us.

Dennis Kirby

Carthage