Is this disabled parking space official?

Dabbles, why don't you save some of your misplaced anger for genuine problems and give a bit of thought for people who may need that extra bit of help to achieve even a fraction of the quality of life and freedom most people enjoy.

There are enough idiots about who think it is ok to abuse the system or act inconsiderately (parking in disabled bays without need or blocking the ramp of a wheelchair accessible vehicle) without you adding to the problem with your twisted point of view.
 
Dabbles said:
To save her poor little hip maybe? Would save HER the effort and discomfort.

But seriously, how often does she need go to the bank? I can't remember the last time I went into my bank for anything!
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Surely you must have people in your life of this generation ?People of our generation never go to the bank. We use direct debits to pay our bills, we put large purchases on our credit or debit cards, and obtain small amounts of cash from ATMs. If we need a loan, or mortgage etc.. we shop around online and possibly even apply for it online, only popping in once to bring our paperwork in.

But the over 80s ... just don't. They don't do any of this and instead conduct all financial transactions at the bank. They refuse to use direct debits, debit cars, the internet or generally anything other than cheque's and cash. When we cleared out my wife's grandfathers flat, we found over £300 in cash stashed away everywhere. In tea pots in the kitchen, under the mattress, in the mattress, under the pillow, in the bed side table etc.. People of that generation are notorious for this sort of behaviour :confused:

To say she doesn't need to go the bank because you don't is either a dumb statement, or you're being deliberately argumentative.


[TW]Fox;19943491 said:
Have you any idea how you are coming across in this thread?

Do you seriously think that the best idea is to simply have disabled people stay at home and have everyone else run errands for them?
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It's not even that his thoughts extend to just this. I've highlighted one use of the blue badge - taking my gran to the bank every once in a while where the nearest car park is miles away.

What about the younger people, for whom this sort of thing would rob them of their independence ? They don't want to sit at home and have people do things for them, because it makes them feel inadequate and feel guilty for having to put on others. Wouldn't it be just easier if somebody could cut them some slack to make things easier for them ? They already have to drive specially adapted cars, and have their house adapted etc.. and have life hard enough as it is, without somebody getting all angst because they can park on double yellows and he can't.
 
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[TW]Fox;19943491 said:
Have you any idea how you are coming across in this thread?
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Yes, my tone is due to MrLOL's deliberate attempts to antagonise by using words and phrases such as 'butthurt' and 'angst' to describe me, as if I am some silly little teenager. I am just highlighting an issue that exists that could be dealt with a different way. He's the one that got all 'butthurt' because he needs to take his granny to the bank three times a week and can't push her wheelchair more than 20 yards.
 
I think you're just being obtuse for the sake of it.

You're moaning about giving disabled people access to everyday things?

Almost as weird as the original post.
 
Dabbles said:
I am just highlighting an issue that exists that could be dealt with a different way.
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No, you are whinging about people being able to park where you can't. You are being ridiculously selfish and dressing it up as 'concern' because some people defraud disability living allowance.

Your issue should be with fraudsters not disabled people who can park on double yellow lines.

I'd love to be able to park outside the shop as well but I've got two legs and two arms so therefore I'm not allowed and must work 500 yards instead. I don't find it that difficult to get over this. A disabled person would find it very difficult, thats why as a society we have measures in place to aid them.

Some of the provisions for the disabled are massively over the top I agree but the ability to park on double yellows (Remember, only where loading is permitted) isn't one of them.
 
[TW]Fox;19943676 said:
No, you are whinging about people being able to park where you can't. You are being ridiculously selfish and dressing it up as 'concern' because some people defraud disability living allowance.

Your issue should be with fraudsters not disabled people who can park on double yellow lines.
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I don't care about not being able to park on double yellows. I care that some people can and others can't, when there is a much better solution.
 
MrLOL said:
had you not considered that judging by the number of people disagreeing with you, that maybe it might be a good idea to reconsider your opinions.

or are you too arrogant for that ?
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Was there any need for the last part of your post? Had you left it at the first sentence, I might well have reconsidered my opinions and discussed further, but seeing as you're simply trying to get a rise (as you have done SEVERAL times in this thread) then I'm just going to leave it here. Goodnight.
 
[TW]Fox;19941841 said:
Shall we ban the vans from loading and unloading on double yellow lines as well? Why should your idea only apply to disabled people?
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Vans and HGV's still get ticketed by over zealous wardens whilst unloading, disabled don't..

That said, I don't agree with his point of view.
 
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