After seeing stories like this, people need to stop pretending that we live in a just society. People need to stop pretending that corporatist interests are on the same side as the people. It's amazing how right-wing talk radio and FOX News can accuse Democrats and liberals of being unpatriotic, while at the same time defending the banking interests that cause something like this to happen.
Unfortunately, I highly doubt this case is even remotely unusual...
Warren Bodecker is 89. In World War Two, he earned two bronze stars and made parachute jumps over the Philippine Islands. He rescued POW's successfully, literally saving many lives.
Super abridged story: Warren went on to marry his wife Lorna. She died last year, and Warren had so many bills he had to apply for bankruptcy. He did not realize that he had to declare old coins that he saw as a "retirement fund." This meant a threat of prosecution, and Warren is now being told by the Montana Federal Bankruptcy Trustee, Christy Brandon, with the approval of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Montana, that he needs to give up his house and exhume his wife that is buried there. The hearing was conducted while Warren was in the hospital, and a continuance was denied. Warren had planned to be buried next to his wife when he dies.
This interview with Mr. Bodeker for more:
If any DailyKos people could contribute even a very small amount to Warren Bodecker, I'm sure it would go a long way. If not, sharing the link with friends or family would help too. This is a man at the end of his life, dealing first-hand with the egregious problems of our screw-the-people system.