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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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Do they give out handicapped placards for pregnancy and sun sensitivity? I don't think so. I have no problem allowing someone with an emergency, even a small emergency, to cut to the front of the line.
A 5 to 15 minute drop off or pick up zone is the best idea. Many town docks have them already.