"Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote in message
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> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>> My problem is I can't walk very far or stand for very long.
>> I haven't tried to get a handicapped sticker because too many
>> times I have seen people being harassed for parking in there
>> when they don't appear to be handicapped. I can just
>> envision myself having to stand there and explain what all my
>> medical problems are while my legs are locking up on my from
>> standing in one spot for too long. So I just hope for the
>> best, and most of the time I am able to get a spot next to
>> the handicapped or fairly close.
>
> If you qualify, your doctor will fill out his section of the
> paperwork. Who cares what other people think? Yes, the
> placards are abused but there are plenty of people that appear
> to be healthy but cannot walk a distance for some reason.
> I've seen people sneer at the fact that the handicapped person
> had a nice car too.
It's envy of course. The thought has been known to go thro' my
mind that how can a person with crutches enjoy driving a
high-powered Jaguar. Then it occurs to me "Why the hell not?"
and it's probably psychologically good for them to have control
over a capable machine. There is even a form of therapy where
disabled people are taught to ride and control horses.



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Jim Silverton
Potomac, Maryland