Another great moment in the history of “WTF??”

**Posted by Phineas

A man in Sweden who had both legs amputated has been denied a motorized wheelchair, because…

A man from NykΓΆping in eastern Sweden has been denied a power wheelchair despite having had both of his legs amputated as the local health authority remained “uncertain if the impairment was permanent“.

What, they think he’s maybe part-lizard, and the legs will grow back? That it’s only a flesh wound?

Like I said, “WTF??”

News like this makes me so look forward to government-run healthcare in the US; I’m sure you’re excited, too.

via Dan Mitchell

(Crossposted at Public Secrets)

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