There I was...for the FIFTH time at the Social Security Office

I guess the FIFTH time was the charm. But it was also a different office. Just when I thought the Social Security system needed a complete rebuild based on its long lines, ridiculous waits, over invasive security measures and yes, a lack of chairs for the hundreds of applicants forced to stand for hours at a time-a miracle happened. They opened an office in my town. No more driving 45 minutes to the closest office! You have to understand how many times (4 before) I had gone to the closest office. Each time presenting papers, documents, all origianls of course. They wont let you do any of this over a computer or phone-it just has to be in person! I understand the rules, but my goodness...can I get a card so you can take money from my paycheck? What's wrong with this picture?Anyway, I digress...the new office opened in my town. Wow, what a difference! A free parking lot space....chairs for everyone...and-all business complete in 20 minutes. They even had a nice pizza shop across the street. Awesome-had to celebrate with some pizza after getting the card ordered.Ok the only room for improvement-hand the card over on the spot! What's the value in sending them in the mail and waiting two weeks to get it? I would think the savings in postage, considering the person is right there...would be enormous!But I'm sure there's some silly accounting control, like hey if you put blank cards in the hands of the agents processing paperwork-someone might pull a fast one. Well, what’s better, generating them blindly in some distant office and dropping them in the mail with no assurance they will end up in the right hands? Come on guys, wake up! But thanks for the new office, if only immigration could spread out like that things wouldn't be so crowded each day. Sigh...I guess it all takes time!