I don’t know much about this situation, but it sounds like the reporting agencies took away debt under $500, but the new ban is for any medical debt, not just the debt under $500.

If I hear that, I’m dropping my shit where I stand and going to the grocery store down the street.

Why not use the 2-3 seconds to put your item in the bag? Solves your conveyor problem and your waiting problem.

I don’t mind your hoodie comment. I’m downvoting for the terrible use of apostrophes in the edit.

I agree on the knee pad, but most of these seem a bit overkill. I’d go with a sleeve like this or a more lightweight knee pad like this.