Animals get prosthetics

There are some amazing prosthetics available these days but they cost an arm and a leg (excuse the pun, which is a little bit distasteful for somebody missing a limb). I'm not sure what kind of prosthetics are available on the NHS here in the UK. It is not a bottomless pit of money, so I imagine that if you want something that is state-of-the-art you have got to pay huge amounts of money. Such prosthetics bring untold benefits to users. It could mean the difference between somebody working and not working, therefore benefiting themselves and the country by paying taxes. People deserve the best. Then again any adaptations for the disabled seem to have a high price. Why is this? That is the question. Why should people with disabilities have to pay vast amounts of money for the equipment they so badly need, whether it's prosthetics, wheelchairs, wheelchair cushions, or adaptations? They all carry a premium. I suppose it's because they are not manufactured in vast quantities, plus there's little competition. There's nothing to drive these prices down. Maybe people who leave vast estates and loads of money to their pet cat, should think again. I had occasion to open the door after somebody rang the doorbell the other day. Standing outside the porch was somebody collecting money for a disabled charity. I asked how this money was going to benefit me? He couldn't say.  I suggested the man signs me a cheque, since I am severely disabled. He laughed nervously. I wasn't laughing, I was annoyed. We are honeypots for manufacturers and charities. Am I being too pessimistic here? Anyway, vintage, so glad to see you back. I am not alone in wondering where you were. Please don't tell us your prosthetic had broken and you couldn't get to the computer.