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From: inc@fluke.UUCP (Gary Benson)
Newsgroups: net.flame
Subject: Re: Handicapped Parking
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Date: Fri, 14-Dec-84 13:41:54 EST
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Posted: Fri Dec 14 13:41:54 1984
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Organization: John Fluke Mfg. Co., Inc., Everett, WA
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>  Disabled folks hava a hard enough time as it is, let's not make it any
>  harder than necessary for them.  Special parking spaces are a minor
>  courtesy much appreciated by my disabled friends. -- Berry Kercheval


While I agree with the sentiment, I have major objections to the
implementation. Go to any K-Mart around, and you'll see ALL the prime spots
dedicated to handicapped parking, and NONE, count 'em NONE of them in use.
The people who decide on how many are actually needed have their heads
firmly ensconced in sphincter. Sure, there are 12 thousand parking spots,
and yes, the handicapped probably account for a percentage of the population
equal to 12,000/20, but the simple fact is that all 20 of the local
handicapped persons don't go shopping at that K-Mart at the same time.

My step-father is a paraplegic. When I visit, I sometimes drive his car, and
always feel a bit guilty using the handicap spots even though the plates say
it's ok. Still, I know he appreciates the convenience, but even if he is
with me, is it not an abuse for me to park there when he is not even
getting out of the car?-- 
Gary Benson ms232e -*- John Fluke Mfg Co -*- Box C9090 -*- Everett WA 98206 USA
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