Posted on 07/28/2011 3:38:10 PM PDT by cableguymn
Saw this today when I stopped at a Goodwill on my route. (half price day for kids stuff. well worth it) It's right next to the handicap spots right up at the front. I parked there. My car, while gas powered, also requires it's electrical system to operate.
What is even crazier. Most people who shop at goodwill can NOT afford a plug in electric. You can't even BUY a plug in electric in Minnesota right now.
The manager was at the check out counter so I asked "hey, where is the free gas pump??" she looked at me funny and said "The what?" I asked again adding "I saw the free charging outlet for electric cars and I was wondering where the free gas was for my car"
She was not amused.
After she sees what this does to her store's electric bill, she'll probably thank you for tying up the parking space.
Only problem currently is NO ONE has a plug in electric car in Minnesota that I am aware of. The Dolt is not even on sale at dealerships here.
Next time I go there in my old escort wagon I am going to run a cord out of the hatch and plug it in (nothing in the car to run, but who cares?) it’ll make um wonder.
From the photo it appears as though there is an electrical outlet.
Why would you park in a space that is for someone to fuel their vehicle? It's very selfish and nasty on your part.
Having a handicap plate doesn't make you God.
It does. It’s paid for by the costumers using the store. So is the rest of the parking lot. I’ll park in the spot because my car (and every other car since the invention of the automobile) is ELECTRICAL. Don’t believe me? Go remove all the wiring form your car, ANY car. Now try to start it.
Now. since that outlet is there for customers to charge their car while shopping. Where is the pump to fill my car while shopping?
They're freeloaders. Screw them. I paid. I have the cancelled check. Giving them free juice causes the prices I pay in that store to go up.
Having a handicap plate doesn't make you God.
That's right. It makes taking my spot a $300 fine.
I overplay the case here: If I see a Freeload Pole anywhere in the parking lot, I go elsewhere and leave the green-eaters to their own devices. Pretty nasty of me, isn't it?
Intent: To reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use.
Option 2: Parking Capacity / Low Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles (X points).
Provide one of the following:
Free electricity? Who’s paying the bill?
Attention goodwill customers!! The moron with the Dolt is charging his car, 5% price hike is now in effect!!!
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