Carson City's "Paper Mill"

When the officials in Carson City were sold the idea that they could save money at the prison by providing electricity by burning waste, we were assured by the "Suits" that it would not be noticeable. One of our people at the meeting objected by stating that it would be a problem during the Winter. We were assured it would not be a problem.

Yeah, right!! Early this morning when I went outside, I could hear the machinery running, and could smell a cross between a paper mill and wood burning. I guess the city has once again yielded to the sales people rather than the citizens! No surprise!!

Managed Care Today

Managed Care was suppose to bring cost savings to the consumers by managing the costs charged by health care providers. This is what we were told when these managed care companies were started.

Instead, they have been influenced by the huge sums of money from the health care industry. What Managed Care now means is that the consumer is going to be discouraged from seeking treatment. They focus on managing (read controlling) the lives of the consumer, not the health care providers! So any savings is on the backs of the consumers by denying health care!