Handicap Stickers

[mexitucky]

Why do so many people have handicap parking stickers/tags now???? I watch them get out of their cars and they are fine. Most are really heavy, but not wheel chair bound or walking with assistance. It is getting ridiculous. Being obese is not a disease. It is a life choice for 99% of obese people Rant ended.

[UK#1fanisback]

Why do so many people have handicap parking stickers/tags now???? I watch them get out of their cars and they are fine. Most are really heavy, but not wheel chair bound or walking with assistance. It is getting ridiculous. Being obese is not a disease. It is a life choice for 99% of obese people Rant ended.

 

Some have bad backs and knee replacements. My mom has a handicap sticker. She just had her knee replaced.

[mexitucky]

Some have bad backs and knee replacements. My mom has a handicap sticker. She just had her knee replaced.

 

Hers is temporary, right?

[UK#1fanisback]

Hers is temporary, right?

 

No.

[mexitucky]

No.

 

Sorry to hear that. In her case, she needs it. I think that you'd agree that it is incredibly abused.

[MJAlltheWay24]

Saw someone share something on FB during lunch today.

 

Someone that has Cystic Fibrosis and has a handicap sticker because of it, but often gets dirty looks or ridiculed because they don't appear handicapped.

[UK#1fanisback]

Sorry to hear that. In her case, she needs it. I think that you'd agree that it is incredibly abused.

 

I don't judge people who have handicap stickers. They might look fine but could be in a lot of pain you never know.

[mexitucky]

I don't judge people who have handicap stickers. They might look fine but could be in a lot of pain you never know.

 

You are a better person than me. I judge and I would be upset if I needed a handicap spot to see a seemingly healthy person walk out of their car without any help/assistance when I need help/assistance.

[Jumper_Dad]

I think that you'd agree that it is incredibly abused.

 

Hey I used to think just like you, then I realized that I don't have a clue what others are going through...not my job to judge or ridicule them either.

 

Are some overweight people just lazy, sure.

Are some overweight people overweight due to medical issues beyond their control, yes.

[mexitucky]

Hey I used to think just like you, then I realized that I don't have a clue what others are going through...not my job to judge or ridicule them either.

 

Are some overweight people just lazy, sure.

Are some overweight people overweight due to medical issues beyond their control, yes.

 

I don't ridicule. I just feel angry that people that didn't ask for their physical disability are not able to park where they need to due to spots being taken by those who don't truly need stickers, but need lifestyle changes. Go to Kroger in Newport on a busy day, you'll see what I mean. It frustrates me.

[mexitucky]

Hey I used to think just like you, then I realized that I don't have a clue what others are going through...not my job to judge or ridicule them either.

 

Are some overweight people just lazy, sure.

Are some overweight people overweight due to medical issues beyond their control, yes.

 

Most people are overweight due to lack of education into nutrition. That falls on their shoulders, the shoulders of their parents, and on the government for allowing food companies to continue to lie about what is in their foods, while also putting forth bad education on what a healthy diet is. With internet access, people can educate themselves and ask questions pretty easily to get answer they need.

[Jumper_Dad]

I don't ridicule. I just feel angry that people that didn't ask for their physical disability are not able to park where they need to due to spots being taken by those who don't truly need stickers, but need lifestyle changes. Go to Kroger in Newport on a busy day, you'll see what I mean. It frustrates me.

 

But again you have no idea why they are in the shape they are in. You look at an overweight person and dismiss them as making bad choices. Could be a bad back that doesn't allow them to exercise and has caused a weight gain, a failing heart or any of a 100 other conditions. I agree some abuse it, but unless you know the person personally you have no idea what their issue is.

[TheDeuce]

My mom has been going through chemo and can barely walk to the bathroom and back without being out of breath. I told her she needs to see about at least getting a temporary one.

[mexitucky]

My mom has been going through chemo and can barely walk to the bathroom and back without being out of breath. I told her she needs to see about at least getting a temporary one.

 

That is exactly who they are intended for. I am sorry to hear about your mom. It is awful.

[rockmom]

Most people are overweight due to lack of education into nutrition. That falls on their shoulders, the shoulders of their parents, and on the government for allowing food companies to continue to lie about what is in their foods, while also putting forth bad education on what a healthy diet is. With internet access, people can educate themselves and ask questions pretty easily to get answer they need.

 

I'm sorry, but my family is evidence that people can make great health choices and still be obese. I'm considered obese by BMI standards. I get plenty of excercise, my vitals are all excellent. But I often struggle to walk because if issues with my knees, hips and ankles. I don't have a handicapped sticker. My mother is obese, has crippling arthritis and has since her 30'a. My daughter is obese, has great health indicators, but has PCOS. My brother used to be obese, and I recently, jealously remared on his weight loss. Turns out he was doing meth. Almost everyone on my mom's side of the family is (or was) obese. My grandparents lived into their 90's, my mom's sister is approaching 80 and my mom is approaching 75.