COMMENTARY | OK, Greece, I read in a story by the Associated Press that you have recently decided to recognize kleptomaniacs, pyromaniacs and pedophiles as those deserving of disability payments. I can say that although I may understand your logic in deciding this, I must say that your logic fails to recognize one of its major flaws -- that although these things may be debilitating to those who suffer from it, these "disabilities" are much more debilitating for the victims than for the sufferers.
Victims otherwise known as the rest of your citizens and tourists. Let's be honest with each other, Greece, diabetes and organ transplant recipients aren't suffering from an illness that affects the lives of the rest of your citizens -- other than financially, that is. But these people, who suffer from these other mental illnesses, harm otherwise innocent people.
Greece, you have always been rather high my list of places to visit; your rich ancient history, gorgeous views, wonderful food (minus the tripe). This recent decision of yours, though, is seriously making me rethink my travel plans.
Tourism is a great moneymaker for your almost bankrupt country, and I don't really see how providing government subsidies to those who suffer from "illnesses" -- mental illnesses whose impulses sufferers are rarely able to stop acting upon -- will do much to help your economic situation.
I mean, sure, you can argue that now Greece will be a beacon for the pedophiles and pyromaniacs of the world, but perhaps this isn't the contingent of the population you'd really like to have tour Greece. As I said, I'd love to visit Greece. However, I don't think I'd like to visit Greece knowing that I'd have to tie my daughter to my arm, clutch my purse, and jump every time someone lights a match. I have a feeling that I'm not the only person who feels this way.
I understand that pedophiles and pyromaniacs are in every society, and they are an issue that all governments must deal with. Let me suggest a more palatable solution for all of us potential tourists: that you take all of the money you would hand out to these sufferers and instead, use the money to build a government run institution where they can reside without interacting with the public. Not only will you be helping these mentally ill people, but you will also be taking a stride to try and make Greece's streets safer for its citizens and tourists.
Greece, please keep in mind that diabetes patients or organ transplant recipients aren't suffering from an illness that affects the lives of the rest of your citizens -- other than financially, that is. But pedophiles, pyromaniacs, and kleptomaniacs harm otherwise innocent people. Really, Greece, as a civilized nation, do you really want to help keep free those people whose mental illnesses lead to criminal activity?
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