Posted on 01/19/2015 4:43:18 PM PST by matt04
A state representative from Hartford is taking some heat for parking in a handicapped space.
An iWitness snapped a photo of the personal car driven by Rep. Brandon McGee with his state-issued license plate parked in the spot at a Dunkin' Donuts on Capitol Avenue, across the street from the State Capitol.
The picture was taken Friday.
McGee said he issued an apology on his Facebook page.
"Thank you for holding me accountable. The other day (Friday to be exact) I made my usual run to D&D and was in a hurry... parked in a handicap parking space... Major no-no. So for the record, I respect the disabled and people in general. What I should have don was NOT park in a handicap parking space."
He said he was inside of the Dunkin' Donuts for three minutes while picking up something to eat, after not eating anything all day. However he said that is not an excuse.
"As an elected official (I) shouldn't be doing it, so I was wrong," McGee said.
People parking in handicapped spots when they are not allowed to is a problem many at the Capitol Avenue Dunkin' Donuts said they have seen before.
"We oversee many of the state agencies that deal with all types of social services which makes me even more embarrassed that I would do such a thing," he said.
McGee is the assistant majority leader and serves the 5th Assembly District of Windsor and Hartford. According to his website, he recently took the oath of office for his second term Jan. 7. He was also recently appointed as vice chair of the Human Services Committee.
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and so he never should have mentioned it, because even though he says it is not an excuse, his tossing in there that he was in DD for "three minutes" and that he had not eaten anything all day, is his way of excusing his behavior... bad form!
here in Santa Clara County, CA--they have been checking... both of my parents each have their own placards... daddy is 91, momma is 89... if i am driving my momma somewhere, we make sure we have her placard and not my daddy's... vice versa...
Someone I know used to always offer me her handicapped placard whenever I would go to the store. I’d say over and over that I’d rather leave those spaces for people who need them like Vets who’ve had a leg or two blown off, the elderly, etc.
But, you’re right.
I hardly ever see someone like that using those spaces.
Usually younger folks who seem to be able to walk around just fine.
Either they left out the fact he’s a Democrat on purpose or they just assumed the reader would know since this is Connecticut and all.
Some years ago, wife and I are walking into a cafe, Hi-lift El camino WITH a handicap plate is parked by the front door in a handicap spot. The floorboard is about eye level, with a ladder to climb in. I’m wondering just what sort of handicap might this person have?
Called Texas DOT next day. I was told that if a driver presented with a note from a doctor, DOT had no choice but to issue a handicap plate.
they have been checking
I was more worried about drawing bad luck, falling, and actually getting disabled, myself, but you raise a good point !
Because it’s illegal????? LOL
That too !
Really? wow. that sounds easy. I don’t know what it would take here. But to get a placard, I had to have this form, signed by my dr. and delivered to the tag office, It was really easy.
I met a lady who had one because she couldn’t see out of one eye. That’s just ridiculous.
“Don’t you know who I am?”
NO, they are not. If someone is faking it (more likely using their relatives placard) we can’t help that, but far more handicapped people are using them than otherwise. Sometimes I get out of my car and don’t need my cane that day. I walk into the store seemingly just fine.....does that mean that the system is broken? NO. Not everyone’s handicap is on exhibit for your viewing pleasure.
no party mention, so yes. further this is connecticut, so yes.
So I'm not allowed to use my eyes to see, and my brain to think? I'm not allowed to connect the dots, be analytical, and generalize?
What kind of handicaps are both (a) deserving of a special parking place, (b) not so severe as to prevent a person from safely operating a motor vehicle, and (c) invisible? Tell about them.
Mental handicaps, maybe?
“Bad juju” was my reply !”
Amen to that brother. This man might think the same.
We can certainly hope so !
ha! and i like your thinking!
I agree. I, thank God, am not handicapped but even when I have driven my sister's car and MIL's car which both legitimately have HC placards, I would never use an HC space. That is not just ignorant and lazy, it is very bad Karma, IMHO. ;~)
Thanks !
He looks kind of chubby too. Dr. Ditto recommends he stay away from donuts and park at the back of the lot. He could use some exercise.
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