If handicap people insist that they are no better or worse then anyone else why the special treatment?
Dont get pissed at me. Get pissed at Carlos Mencia. Either way, I think he has a point. May not be a workable point and it takes us places that make us feel bad and uncomfortable but its true, if you want to be just like "us" then be just like "us". I sweat my *** off walking from the back fo the parking lot to the store. You want to be treated like me, walk your broken *** from the back of the parking lot with me.
**When this is applicable...there are disabilities that just require special treatment**
2007-07-03 21:40:10 · 15 answers · asked by darkestsith 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ People with Disabilities
Now now. Don't think I am some crazy maniac with a vendetta against disabilities. I realize people have special needs and I am thankful for being who and how I am. If I could give anything of mine to help someone else, I would. If I could give my sight so the rest of the world could see, I would. If I knew I could give my legs so someone could walk for the first time or again, I would.
2007-07-04 04:53:04 · update #1
What I would consider the most important criterion for "being better off than another person" is the mentality. Imagine a businessman who has just lost a lot of wealth and property, despairing and blaming himself, unable to pull himself together. Compare that to another person who is physically handicapped, but with a strong will, and able to adapt with the adversities positively. The latter is definitely better off; at the very least hope still exists for him or her. So, if one is able to accept his or her position, and bringing out the best that one can offer despite the limitations, I would say that the person is not at all handicapped. Instead, it can even be seen as a privilege. For not everyone can think positively and remain free from the clutches of the vicious cycle of negative thoughts.
2007-07-03 22:00:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow! So you are justifying adding additional burdens and not making reasonable accommodations. Nice.
I have systemic lupus erythematosus with major organ involvement. Exposure to the sun for more than a few minutes can make the disease flare, affecting the kidneys and skin and other organs, and put me in the hospital. I do manage to work enough to support myself, but I can't get insurance. This means I would be a public burden for my uninsured hospitalization and you would end up paying for it with your taxes. Maybe it is better to allow me to park close and stay out of the sun. I am not complaining. I am asking you to look at the issue another way.
If you are lucky to live long enough you are very likely to suffer a disability or develop a chronic illness. 1 in 5 Americans is disabled to some degree. 141 million have a chronic illness. When it happens to you, and it will, remember your intolerance.
If you had a broken leg with a cast up to your hip would you find it fair to have to walk from the back of the parking lot? I bet you would be the first to complain.
We ask for reasonable accomodations so that our quality of life can perhaps be a little more normal like yours.
2007-07-04 01:38:33 · answer #2 · answered by Linda R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is your opinion, but remember you are always just a second away from becoming disabled yourself in an accident or through an illness. Your freedom to walk is a gift which is not guaranteed to always be there.
Try appreciating your freedom, and avoid pretending to be ignorant to the reason for disabled parking spaces. That way you will just be a better person than you were.
2007-07-03 22:18:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe we should break you back and you can understand why there is a need for the need to be closer. Are you saying you would also rather see your GRANDMOTHER at the back of the lot- because, face it, if there is no special treatment for cripples, why should their be any for the old folks??
BTW- I am disabled and I would probably qualify for a lot more than I receive- including the parking tag you are speaking of, but I am too proud to obtain it- just as many others in my shoes- or wheels. It takes a lot for us to ask this of society- and more to receive it.
2007-07-04 00:12:06 · answer #4 · answered by LydZ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last December I did a bog about disabilities
I found it necessary, I either have friends that are disabled in general or some people on my blog have one form or another. The important thing is to look at the person first
think about what they are going through. They didn't ask to be disabled. Put yourself in their shoes would you wanted to be treated any different? Treat people the way you like to be treated.
2007-07-04 01:14:39 · answer #5 · answered by sweet_blue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you sweat your *** off just getting from the back of the parking lot to the store then you might be eligible for a handicapped placard.
2007-07-03 21:46:58 · answer #6 · answered by House 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disabilities people need special needs. i hope you put a of thought into Disabilities why don't go see why dont you go see people with Disabilities live and why they have special need. we may be well now. think if we become Disable hoping be lucky that you not disable. A Disable person have much hard life than you do so think about.
2007-07-03 22:05:53 · answer #7 · answered by wendy b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have answered many questions here in this section. I am not going to waste my energy asnwering this as you have NO CLUE as to what "Disability" is all about.
Go get some reading done first. It is NOT about "being normal" or "just like normal people".
Good day to you
2007-07-03 22:40:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Being handicapped has nothing to do with being better or worse than anyone else. Its just a difference.
2007-07-04 04:21:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well u said dont get pissed off with me but that is exactly wht im feeling cant help it
2007-07-03 21:46:40 · answer #10 · answered by roli 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋