> I have to agree, Ed. True, deafness is a handicap but it doesn't mean the
> person gets to park closest to the front door of the shop.

Being 60% deaf myself, and reading all of this crap, I will finally
get my handicap sticker. Go ahead and honk your horn, as I can't
hear it anyway.

On Feb 24, 8:55*am, "jmcquown" > wrote:
> "Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote in message
>
> t...
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> > "itsjoannotjoann" > wrote in message
>
> > I don't mind people having the handicap stickers/placards/plates at
> > all. *There are some who truly need to be parking in those spaces.
> > Then there's a girl I work with who's aunt is a deaf mute and the aunt
> > has a placard to park in those places. *Yes, she is 'handicapped' but
> > it has nothing to do with her ability to walk. *She's a huge fan of
> > yard sales and flea markets and never misses one.
>
> > You have to wonder about her doctor. You need a doctor to sign off on the
> > application and evidently hers is *over liberal on the reasons for using
> > one. *Unethical, IMO. She does *not have a mobility problem.
>
> I have to agree, Ed. *True, deafness is a handicap but it doesn't mean the
> person gets to park closest to the front door of the shop.
>
> Jill