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Originally Posted by jrc
First, let me say that I think the handicapped spaces as they stand and especially how the town went about it, really stinks.
But I am really surprised about the general tone from some of the posters here. All this talk about giving an unfair advantage to the handicapped is a little disturbing. Is it really too hard to let a disabled veteran, who lost a leg in Iraq, go ahead of you in line. What about the 87 year old great-grandmother who can't take much sun. Or the 70 year old man who had a stroke and can't be out of his wheel chair for long periods. Or even the pregnant women, who may really need a bathroom now.
How many times have we been told that we should feel sorry for the taxes on million dollar waterfront. But I shouldn't worry about these people.
How many times have we been told, you're at the lake to have fun, what's the hurry. Your kids can't wait an extra 15-20 minutes for their ice cream while these people dock?
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While I agree that while most of us are out there for pleasure, I just don't believe these spots are gonna help any boater with special needs. As others have mentioned there are no special facilities, just the ability to cut in line.
I also believe that any boater would gladly give way to allow any of those with the special circumstances that you list above to go in front of them.
Its called common courtesy.
I also notice from time to time there are people out there that abuse these privileges when on land.
Just my .02.