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Can Those with an Invisible Illness Park in the Blue Spots without Others Seeing Red?
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| August 20, 2007
| Lisa Copen
Posted on 08/20/2007 7:41:24 AM PDT by Between the Lines
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To: afnamvet
Is that true? This year they renewed it automatically and all I got was the blue placard in an envelope. Now I’m going to have to check.
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posted on
08/20/2007 9:26:47 AM PDT
by
Lx
((Do you like it, do you like it. Scott? I call it Mr. and Mrs. Tennerman chili.))
To: MEGoody
“Of course not. You’d have the wife drop you off at the door. ;)”
Actually I would just have her go to the store while I stayed home watching TV on the couch. :-)
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posted on
08/20/2007 9:27:34 AM PDT
by
Hacklehead
(I'm not here to make friends.)
To: Between the Lines
actually HC parking was aaround long before the ADA, which was proposed by Reagan and signed by GHWB.
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posted on
08/20/2007 9:27:40 AM PDT
by
camle
(keep your mind open and somebody will fill it full of something for you)
To: DuncanWaring
There's a park in Albuquerque that's the origin of a lot of hiking/mountain-biking trails, with a HC parking space at the beginning of one of the trails, positioned far from anything else a handicapped person might legitimately need access to, such as picnic spots or restrooms.,p>I was involved in the design and construction of an indoor skateboard park (which ultimately was not built).
Part of the review process was the
requirement that two handicapped spaces be provided.
The reasoning was that a handicapped person someday
might want to accompany a skateboarder as a spectator.
Possible, I must admit; every other year maybe?
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posted on
08/20/2007 9:28:48 AM PDT
by
Publius6961
(MSM: Israelis are killed by rockets; Lebanese are killed by Israelis.)
To: Hacklehead
I wouldnt use a handicapped spot if I had 2 broken legs and a rubber crutch, but thats just me.Yeah, and back in the day I said much the same thing. I went from perfectly fit to a POS in 3 months. Believe me brother, you need to buy a clue.
165
posted on
08/20/2007 9:30:30 AM PDT
by
roamer_1
(Build the fence. Enforce the law.)
To: camle
Yes, I have the V12 too and that seems to get people’s attention. At least it keeps off of any more motorcycles!
166
posted on
08/20/2007 9:33:06 AM PDT
by
Lx
((Do you like it, do you like it. Scott? I call it Mr. and Mrs. Tennerman chili.))
To: toddlintown
Take a look at my post which you first responded to.
I said we either need to make have the parking lot handicap accessible or put the handicap spots at the outer edges for those who don’t have a cane or chair need.
And by the way, my grandmother at 92 and with hip surgery drove her own car around and never wanted a handicap sticker or card.
Nice to see you sucking it up for the 50-something men.
To: from occupied ga
And you produced this "fact" based on what?Don't know about the poster, but I have stated the same thing, based on several reasons.
Having personally lived through the process of creating the damned things and the debate that surrounded the ADA, and the subsequent piling on of every conceivable "i;;ness", including, presumable alcoholism, and...
Over 40 years of designing, processing and supervising the construction of thousands of them and...
Having seen the legal abuse and scamming of the system by others.
Most of the users of handicapped spaces aren't.
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posted on
08/20/2007 9:34:51 AM PDT
by
Publius6961
(MSM: Israelis are killed by rockets; Lebanese are killed by Israelis.)
To: Between the Lines
I’m handicapped. I’m psychotic. Now where’s my disability check and parking permit?
169
posted on
08/20/2007 9:35:26 AM PDT
by
CholeraJoe
("Is the lion burning?")
To: Brujo
I lost all respect for the system after the nth time I saw someone zip into a handicapped spot, put up the tag, jump out of the car and run into the mall. It's infuriating.My wife and I had one because of the medical condition of our daughter. We were both completely capable of running into a store. In our case, on those occasions when we did need it, it was a Godsend. We didn't use it unless there were still a couple of open spaces still available. We used it perhaps 30 times or so and I never experienced any comments - not once. I will say I have delivered some, but not before looking to see if the car has credentials. Beyond that it's not my call and it is not yours either. You are welcome to fume away in ignorance.
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posted on
08/20/2007 9:36:13 AM PDT
by
70times7
(Sense... some don't make any, some don't have any - or so the former would appear to the latter.)
To: Between the Lines
Even toting a cane, I get some sour faces looking at me.
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posted on
08/20/2007 9:36:33 AM PDT
by
Salvation
(†With God all things are possible.†)
To: Publius6961
"Most of the users of handicapped spaces aren't. " and your proof for this rediculous statement is?
172
posted on
08/20/2007 9:37:37 AM PDT
by
camle
(keep your mind open and somebody will fill it full of something for you)
To: Publius6961
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posted on
08/20/2007 9:38:03 AM PDT
by
from occupied ga
(Your most dangerous enemy is your own government, Benito Guilinni a short man in search of a balcony)
To: Between the Lines
I caught a disabled person parking in one of the regular spots so I beat him up.........
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posted on
08/20/2007 9:39:19 AM PDT
by
Hot Tabasco
(Farewell Turd Blossom, ya done good!)
To: cuz_it_aint_their_money
Yep, you need to go right on down the road with this line of thought. According to you the only handicapped people that are legitimate are those in a chair. In other words if you not in a chair you are not handicapped. The law doesn’t say this and never has. You make these statements as if you are some kind of expert. My doc filled out the paperwork for my plates and placard and he has the degree on the wall that allows him to make that decision. He has my medical records full of facts that support his decision. What do you have to back up your runaway mouth?
When I find a car in a HC spot without a proper plate or placard I call the cops and insist that they come out and give them a ticket. When these people are getting the ticket and realize how much it is going to cost them I hear this same kind of crap from them.
I won't even justify your ignorance by telling you why I'm allowed to park in those spaces. It is none of your affair no matter how almighty important you think you are.
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posted on
08/20/2007 9:40:02 AM PDT
by
oldenuff2no
(My dad ldft for Europe in)
To: Between the Lines
Nearly 1 in 2 Americans (133 million) live with a chronic illness. Is she suggesting that they all should get a handicapped hang tag? Kinda defeats the purpose.
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posted on
08/20/2007 9:41:13 AM PDT
by
nina0113
(If fences don't work, why does the White House have one?)
To: ConservativeMind
At that rate, well need to make half of all parking lots handicap accessible only spots. Count the number at Wal Mart or Best Buy the next time you're there. If all spots were filled you probably couldn't walk through the store without bumping into a scooter or wheelchair.
Before I'm flamed I'd like to point out I had to use a wheelchair/walker for almost a year.
To: Between the Lines
As the father of a child with Spina Bifida I am keenly aware of the abuses. When the state hands out placards to thse who are fat (excuse me, have medical conditions arising from being overweight) I see red. Maybe, just maybe, walking a few extra yards will actually help some drop a few pounds.
To: Hacklehead; 50sDad; MotleyGirl70; Cagey; Larry Lucido
"My wife has JLS when she sleeps. Can she get a sticker? Jimmy Legs Syndrome?"
"I can't sleep a wink, she's got Jimmy legs!
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posted on
08/20/2007 9:44:34 AM PDT
by
Rb ver. 2.0
(Reunite Gondwanaland!)
To: Between the Lines
Those who would abuse handicapped parking are low and scummy.
I would never do such a thing.
Now, the Stork Club parking spaces are another matter . . .
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posted on
08/20/2007 9:44:57 AM PDT
by
Xenalyte
(Can you count, suckas? I say the future is ours . . . if you can count.)
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