Monday, July 19, 2010
The disability scam - NYPOST.com
We've all seen stories or situations like this before.
Elected officials don't have the need or incentive to watch over taxpayers money.
Of course, the root cause is that displeasing unions likely diminishes political contributions...
Elected officials don't have the need or incentive to watch over taxpayers money.
Of course, the root cause is that displeasing unions likely diminishes political contributions...
The New York Post recent published this:
"Retired FDNY Lt. John McLaughlin probably should be paying taxpayers for his remarkable fitness as a top long-distance runner, given his years of strenuous work as a firefighter.
Instead, as The Post's Carl Campanile reported yesterday, the 55-year-old 'Iron Man' triathlete is collecting an $86,000 disability pension from taxpayers.
No wonder New Yorkers are increasingly fed up with public employees, as a fascinating poll last week found.
Since retiring in 2001, McLaughlin has run numerous marathons and other races, often finishing near the top -- and first or second in his age group."
