An Arm and a Leg

When Spc. Robert Loria returned home from Iraq, after graciously donating his arm for oil, he was surprised to find a bill from the army for $1,800 waiting for him.

The question is, Why? Not why the army billed him, but why he was surprised.

Soldier, don't you realize that these amputations cost a lot of money? You should be glad that the army didn't let you bled to death.

And it could have been worse. If you had lost a leg as well, they probably would've charged you twice as much.