The US and NZ are not alone. Here in Canada,  Anthony was granted disabled status so we could qualify for a tax deduction, parking placard, etc. But we have to re-apply every 5 years. We still have a year and a half to go. Anybody want to wager he will "outgrow" his CP by then? <grin>

Yvonne

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Gordon,

   You obviously do not appreciate the illogic of our social security
system. They don't cure anyone, but that does not prevent from withholding
benefits.
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Have you checked my email address ?

For those that dont know.. :-

"gordon.stewart" = thats me :-)

@ ird.govt.nz - Inland Revenue Department of NZ.

TAXES, Tax men,  dreaded creatures from the under-world etc...
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- I deal with "idiotic things" all the time - I was just wondering if there was something I havnt heard about.

Gordon.