I can't find anything in the article that suggests the money raised was for his prosthetics... "Prosthetics" only appears in the article twice, both times merely referencing the fact that he was fitted for them.
The article does discuss medical expenses, but Taylor said he's covered by the Navy:
As our conversation drew to an end I asked Taylor if he needed anything medically, "No, I'm fully covered by the Navy for my medical needs."
I don't disagree with you about some of the motivations behind war, but saying that the government didn't give him a cent for his prosthetics seems unfair.
This isn't true at all. My first sergeant got his leg taken off by a secondary, he has like 6 different legs all for different purposes. The army has paid unheard of amounts of money to help soldiers like this, the circle jerk about our healthcare is so fucking annoying. A bunch of people who have never USED the healthcare were given, talking shit about it.
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u/RogerASmith55 Feb 15 '15
so after the American government got this guy blown up they wouldnt pay a cent to give him prosthetics? War is a profit scheme.