$20 Stolen for Dialysis

On April 29, a man, Young, went to Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) because he was dehydrated. Only one of his kidneys works, and he needed dialysis treatment but didn't have the money. He stole a wallet with $20 to pay for it. The treatment costs $16. The man took the $20 and returned the wallet. On May 11, he appeared in court.

These are the stories I never forget. This man also has a hole in heart that is leaking and needs surgery. He said to 7 News that he had no money, and begging didn't work. He also said that not having money and being unable to move around made him consider doing other things to make money. Young was fined $500 and has until June 30th to pay. If he doesn't pay, he'll have to serve 6 months.

A couple years ago, a man broke into the Medical Associates Pharmacy and stole diapers and Pedialyte and had to appear in front of a court.

 Maybe I'm soft, but are these reasons to appear in front of a Magistrate? It is still theft. It is still wrong, but $20, diapers and Pedialyte? It breaks my heart! For stealing $20, he's fined $500? OK!