Vixen@f11.n203.z1.fidonet.org (Vixen) (07/18/90)
Index Number: 9200
Hi Chip,
Yes, I think both of our points regarding the use of Parking
Placards are valid.
And I would agree, those who do not really need them, shouldn't
have them, those that feel no need to use them, should be allowed
to not to use them and those of us who do need them should be
allowed, whether we are ambulatory or wheelchair users.
Being that all of my problems are not immediately visible (except
for my blindness, when my cane pops out) I think we need to be
reminded that not all "placard users" who are ambulatory "do not
need them."
In your case, you feel that you don't need to use restricted
parking because you are ambulatory and apparently comfortable
getting across parking lots. In my case, being blind and hearing
impaired to where I cannot hear what is going on around me, the
placard is quite useful and I will not let people make me feel
guilty about using it. So, you will understand, when I take
exception if someonme says or infers that blind people should not
have them.
Keepin' the faith!
. Vixen
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