2014 Stingray!!!

[fairsheet]

(file this one under "That's All Jacked Up")

This afternoon, I witnessed a strapping young man pull into a parking lot and climb out of a brand new, jet black, 2014 Chevy Stingray. It was a sight to behold for sure...except for that handicapped parking placard dangling from his rearview.

 

[NightSwimmer]

If I have a pet peeve, that is it.

Handicapped parking is always full, and you rarely see a handicapped person leaving or entering the vehicle. The truly handicapped often have to settle for regular parking spaces. If you have a 90 year old great aunt, then you can finagle yourself a parking placard easily enough. This has to be one of the most abused privileges in our society.

 

[Charcat]

Sometimes disabilities are hard to see. I have a good friend who has severe rheumatoid arthritis that can walk for short distances without pain. When she gets out of her vehicle she looks fine....but after a short time of walking she begins to break down. She has had people yell out insults to her when they see here park in Handicap Zones. So don't be too quick to judge.

 

[NightSwimmer]

Sometimes disabilities are hard to see. I have a good friend who has severe rheumatoid arthritis that can walk for short distances without pain. When she gets out of her vehicle she looks fine....but after a short time of walking she begins to break down. She has had people yell out insults to her when they see here park in Handicap Zones. So don't be too quick to judge.

Oh, I understand that. I don't have a problem with people who have disabilities that aren't obvious (such as COPD) receiving special parking privileges. It's just when there are only young and obviously healthy passengers in the car that I am bothered by handicapped parking abuse.

 

[Charcat]

I hear you...and agree. Just saying that sometimes people may look healthy when they're not.