This ENRAGES me. EVERYONE has a "handicap" of some kind nowadays, so I say, they need to change the definition of "handicapped parking." Those parking spaces should be for people who's ability to get around is impaired; people in wheelchairs, the blind, def, people with Down Syndrome, etc.
My friend once took advantage of a handicapped parking space, because she had a back problem and was officially "a disabled vet." I assure you, she was NOT too "handicapped" to need the parking space until she decided that she was tired of looking for a good, nearby space. I was too polite (or pussy) to say anything about it at the time.
One of my college teachers--a middle aged woman who didn't seem to have much trouble walking or getting around--complained about people questioning her use of the handicapped parking space, because she had a problem with one foot. "Just wait until you're forty!" If being forty is so bad, then what about 60 or 70? Why don't we have special parking for the elderly?
Another time, I heard about a woman who had an Anxiety Disorder--which I have--and used it as an excuse. I can tell you that for all the problems Anxiety causes, it does not require special parking of any kind.
Fact is, everyone THINKS their handicap is the worst one, every can rationalize e why they really, really need/deserve special parking. But someone needs to put their foot down and say, "No. Get over yourself. This spot is for people with MAJOR handicaps that impede their ability to get from Point A to Point B."
Is it normal to get upset at people who abuse handicap permits?
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This ENRAGES me. EVERYONE has a "handicap" of some kind nowadays, so I say, they need to change the definition of "handicapped parking." Those parking spaces should be for people who's ability to get around is impaired; people in wheelchairs, the blind, def, people with Down Syndrome, etc.
My friend once took advantage of a handicapped parking space, because she had a back problem and was officially "a disabled vet." I assure you, she was NOT too "handicapped" to need the parking space until she decided that she was tired of looking for a good, nearby space. I was too polite (or pussy) to say anything about it at the time.
One of my college teachers--a middle aged woman who didn't seem to have much trouble walking or getting around--complained about people questioning her use of the handicapped parking space, because she had a problem with one foot. "Just wait until you're forty!" If being forty is so bad, then what about 60 or 70? Why don't we have special parking for the elderly?
Another time, I heard about a woman who had an Anxiety Disorder--which I have--and used it as an excuse. I can tell you that for all the problems Anxiety causes, it does not require special parking of any kind.
Fact is, everyone THINKS their handicap is the worst one, every can rationalize e why they really, really need/deserve special parking. But someone needs to put their foot down and say, "No. Get over yourself. This spot is for people with MAJOR handicaps that impede their ability to get from Point A to Point B."