In article ,
Matt Whiting wrote:
Richard Riley wrote:

On Fri, 29 Jul 2005 21:36:15 GMT, Matt Whiting
wrote:

:I have degenerative disk disease. You can't always tell it from
:watching me walk, but some days you can. I could easily get a handicap
ermit, and actually have had doctors suggest I get one. I also have a
:high pain threshold and wouldn't think of getting a handicap permit
:unless it gets a LOT worse. And you'd then be able to tell from looking
:at me that I needed the permit.

Matt, with all due respect - get one. My dad had one for bad knees
(both eventually replaced, which helped some but not enough.)

If you don't need it, don't use it, leave it in the glove box. Then
one long, bad day with lots of walking, you'll have one last errand to
do - and no one will begrudge you.

I just can't see having one when I see people who REALLY need them. I
don't feel I'm at the level of need. Maybe in 20 years. Also, I NEED
the exercise! :-)


Richard is right. Given that you meet the 'letter' of the qualifications
*get*one*.

It's not like there is a limited supply of them. You're _not_ depriving
some 'more in need' by getting one for yourself.

And, you're *not* restricted to only using the handicapped places if you
do have the tag. With one, you can park *anywhere*.

There are good days, and bad days. Having the tag can help make bad days
less bad.

If it's a good day, or you're feeling the need for exercise, use a regular
place. On that really bad day, when you _have_ to go out for something,
don't feel bad about using the close-in spot.