Heather Mills' dancing appearance infuriates the disabled - Page 2

sparklehead · February 26th, 2007, 12:15 PM

So people who lose legs shouldn't try and dance? Shouldn't try and succeed with a prosthesis? I'm not a Heather Mills fan, but I don't really understand this. She did lose a leg, but they're not happy unless she's limping too?

TheMoog · February 26th, 2007, 12:17 PM

She probably dances better than I do with my two legs!

Moongirl · February 26th, 2007, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by KrisNine

Totally OT, but those blue badges....what exactly qualifies you for them? I have to say, in the last 5 years, I can count on one hand the number of people that looked like they truly needed the handicap parking space. I don't know if they do or not, but people loading up 3 kids in a stroller and jumping out of the back of a Suburban, only to do a little jog around the SUV to put the blue hang tag on your rear view mirror seems suspect. Or the guy who pulled into the space, forgetting to put the tag on his rear view mirror, only to sprint back to his car to pull in out of the glove box and hang on his mirror...what's up with that?

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Originally Posted by Mel1973

i hate those people!

It seems to me that a lot of times, those that are truly disabled to the point of needing the placard are unable to drive due to their disability. The placards then end up on the vehicle of whoever drives them around. Also, there are some who borrow them...

memebot · February 26th, 2007, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lobelia

Now why don't people use the phrase "to & fro" more often?

I like it! It's quaint. I suggest that people start using "to & fro" instead of "out & about", which has been overused lately.

Mel1973 · February 26th, 2007, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Moongirl

It seems to me that a lot of times, those that are truly disabled to the point of needing the placard are unable to drive due to their disability. The placards then end up on the vehicle of whoever drives them around. Also, there are some who borrow them...

Well, the person that I know who has one is NOT disabled. She uses her mothers placard. Her mother drives and has one and she drives and has one. If they are dependent on someone to drive them around, that person typically lets them out in front of the store and then parks - meaning they don't need the placards. Long story short: plenty of people abuse the frigging placard and they make me SICK!

Novice · February 26th, 2007, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sparklehead

So people who lose legs shouldn't try and dance? Shouldn't try and succeed with a prosthesis? I'm not a Heather Mills fan, but I don't really understand this. She did lose a leg, but they're not happy unless she's limping too?

Its not about whether she should or shouldn't try to dance, it's about abusing a "privileged" scheme, for people with handicaps that prevent them from having mobility.
If you qualify for this scheme (which I believe has to be signed off by a dr); you obviously wouldn't be invited on to DWTS because the two are mutually exclusive.

KrisNine · February 26th, 2007, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Moongirl

It seems to me that a lot of times, those that are truly disabled to the point of needing the placard are unable to drive due to their disability. The placards then end up on the vehicle of whoever drives them around. Also, there are some who borrow them...

I have no problem with that, but they should only park in the spot when they are with the person that is truly diabled, right? It's gross. Otherwise it's abusing the system.

AALICIAA · February 26th, 2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by crackho

I think that if she is going to use the blue badge, she should be forced to take off her prosthesis when going to and fro.

HAHAHA

The only people I ever see with the parking permits are just kind of overwieght.. Not really disabled. Actually, most disabled people I see would rather walk it.. Prove to themselves and the world they don't need assistance.. I dunno.

Lobelia · February 26th, 2007, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by memebot

I like it! It's quaint. I suggest that people start using "to & fro" instead of "out & about", which has been overused lately.

I second the motion!

suede · February 26th, 2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by aabbcc

I think I agree with this. She isn't crippled ... she walks around just fine [when it suits her]. Handicapped spaces should be reserved for those who really need it. She does not.

Agreed.
I mean how could this be doubted?

cataroo · February 26th, 2007, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Novice

Nope, you've got her, you can keep her!!! You've given us Madge & the lovely Gwyennth....... I think it's a fair trade - you keep HMM & Posh!

Damn...I just KNEW there was going to be a catch to this somewhere...

Off to find someone else to pawn off....wonder if Brit has any plans when she gets out ....

Elvira · February 26th, 2007, 01:38 PM

In order to get a permit you need a completed medical form. This must be the
same case where Heather lives. Are the Federation of Disabled People following Heather to see if she’s still parking in handicapped spaces? She did have surgery a little while ago and used a wheelchair for a while.

A relative of mine had major surgery and it took months of physiotherapy to recover. During this time he had a handicapped parking permit. One day when he still wore a brace from above his knee down to his ankle (underneath his pants) some bonehead blasted him for using a handicapped parking space. My relative wasn’t about to explain his medical history (his leg still throbbed if he walked for a longer period of time) to a complete stranger so he bent over and knocked on his brace and told the guy that he had a peg leg. The bonehead said “Hey man, I’m sorry, I didn’t know” and quickly took off in his car.

If someone uses a permit improperly it’s up to the police to fine them and
not the amateur parking police.

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Originally Posted by sparklehead

So people who lose legs shouldn't try and dance? Shouldn't try and succeed with a prosthesis? I'm not a Heather Mills fan, but I don't really understand this. She did lose a leg, but they're not happy unless she's limping too?

Seems that way, doesn't it.

southernbelle · February 26th, 2007, 01:40 PM

In my experience, handicapped parking tags are not as difficult to get as most people imagine. My friend's brother had some sort of football injury (I think it was a broken ankle) and received a permit that was valid for 6 months. Most people just don't apply for one because they don't know they'd be eligible. You can also get one if you frequently travel with someone who is physically disabled. My parents got one so that they could drive my grandfather to frequent meetings and doctors appointments. People who are legally "little people" (over 18 and under 5'0") can qualify in some states. Most of the people I see who have tags appear to be family members of a handicapped person who just use the handicapped parking permit for their own convenience.

suede · February 26th, 2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvira

In order to get a permit you need a completed medical form. This must be the
same case where Heather lives. Are the Federation of Disabled People following Heather to see if she’s still parking in handicapped spaces? She did have surgery a little while ago and used a wheelchair for a while.

I think they're just observing that if you are fit enough to be on a dancing show you would be able bodied enough to walk.

I can agree with that.

Elvira · February 26th, 2007, 01:45 PM

^ ^ ^
This is what I wrote above

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Are the Federation of Disabled People following Heather to see if she’s still parking in handicapped spaces? She did have surgery a little while ago and used a wheelchair for a while.

SB, You get fined if the handicapped person isn't in the vehicle and your permit is
checked.