How Italians handle those parked illegally...

timwinters said:
...in a handicapped parking space:

https://www.facebook.com/videovirale/videos/1713415118886053/?

Me? I have a more direct way of dealing with it.

When able-bodied people get out of their car in a handicapped space, I just look them square in the eye and say...

"It must be mental, because you sure aren't physically handicapped."
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I hope you're never wrong. Not all disabilities are visible nor permanent.

Ever try to walk 100 yards after a recent surgery?

Don't be a clod.
 
That's great! I love it.

Any able-bodied person who parks in a handicap space should be beaten until they're handicapped themself.
 
I guess littering is not a crime in Italy. :dunno:
 
MAKG1 said:
I hope you're never wrong. Not all disabilities are visible nor permanent.

Ever try to walk 100 yards after a recent surgery?

Don't be a clod.
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In which case (at least in Michigan)you have to have a temporary handicap tag that you hang from your mirror, if you don't have a plate.


If you don't have either of those you aren't to park in designated places - surgery or not.
 
I have gone to pickup bonafide disabled folks using their car and their tag, parking in the hc space...and always felt like I as about to 'get it', when I hopped out and strolled swiftly into the store to get the person.
 
timwinters said:
...in a handicapped parking space:

https://www.facebook.com/videovirale/videos/1713415118886053/?

Me? I have a more direct way of dealing with it.

When able-bodied people get out of their car in a handicapped space, I just look them square in the eye and say...

"It must be mental, because you sure aren't physically handicapped."
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Back in the day when I used a purloined handicapped sticker I had someone pull that on me. I said, I am handicapped. He said, Sorry I hope you don't mind me sticking up for the handicapped? I said, no I appreciate it. Barely made it around the corner before I collapsed laughing. :rofl::rofl::rofl:
 
Is it really necessary to have eight or ten handicapped spots that are always empty at the front of every business?

The one that kills me are the "vehicle with child" at the grocery store. I ignore that ****.

Cross your legs or walk beeyatch! You need to lose weight anyhow.
 
Me, I am just the opposite. I park as far away from the building as I can. It cracks me up to watch people circle the parking lot several times waiting for that one space to open up.
 
txflyer said:
Is it really necessary to have eight or ten handicapped spots that are always empty at the front of every business?
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I agree. The worst part is when there's so many at many rock-climbing parks around Colorado that always remain empty. Sometimes these laws follow no logic. :rolleyes2:
 
Mtns2Skies said:
I agree. The worst part is when there's so many at many rock-climbing parks around Colorado that always remain empty. Sometimes these laws follow no logic. :rolleyes2:
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From a business owner perspective, I wouldn't like it.

There's probably some lost revenue from people who will drive on if they can't park within a reasonable distance. :nonod:
 
EdFred said:
In which case (at least in Michigan)you have to have a temporary handicap tag that you hang from your mirror, if you don't have a plate.


If you don't have either of those you aren't to park in designated places - surgery or not.
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Exactly. I check the tag...I check the rear view mirror.
 
Zeldman said:
Me, I am just the opposite. I park as far away from the building as I can. It cracks me up to watch people circle the parking lot several times waiting for that one space to open up.
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Me too...a lot of people wouldn't need to park in the handicapped stalls if they simply got a little exercise and worked some of that fat ass off.

Lindberg said:
Obviously fake.
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I got $10 that says you're wrong.
 
What makes me shake my head is to be in a village in Alaska that doesn't even have cars in it, or roads, yet the trading post is required by law to have marked handicapped parking out front.... And the exit signs are required to be in English and Spanish.... in Alaska.
 
Zeldman said:
Me, I am just the opposite. I park as far away from the building as I can. It cracks me up to watch people circle the parking lot several times waiting for that one space to open up.
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I can't decide whether to laugh or cry at our local grocery store, people will sit and block the lanes to get a parking place that is 5 spots closer to the door. If it was pouring rain, I could understand it, but this is even when it's sunny at 70 degrees!!
 
timwinters said:
Exactly. I check the tag...I check the rear view mirror.
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When I had a knee replacement I got the tag. In my vette it blocked a lot of forward view so I laid it on the seat next to me and hung it after I parked. Had someone pull up next to me and give me a raft of s--- while I was parking.

I normally park far out to avoid door dings, but it was nice to have the first few months.

I've also seen someone give a woman driver a hard time when she got out of her car... to walk around and get the wheelchair for her passenger.

A lot to be said for minding ones own business.
 
timwinters said:
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When able-bodied people get out of their car in a handicapped space, I just look them square in the eye and say...

"It must be mental, because you sure aren't physically handicapped."
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Yeah, I had some guy do that to me. He didn't see or care that I'd just spent 5 minutes getting my elderly disabled mother-in-law out of the car next to the elevator and was racing to get parked (disabled parking pass on rear view) and back to elevator to assist her. And oh by the way, it was freak'n 28 degrees and snowing outside.

So, I just stared him down. Have nice day, sir!
 
A lady got out of her car spitting mad, as the handicapped spots were full, with a couple of them occupied by cars sans handicap tags. She said that sucked, and I told her it was lucky she could get around O.K. Told me she was fine, and the tag was for her husband. I eished her a short life and a special place in Hell.

My Reserve Sqdn got a new building at Andrews AFB years ago; right next to the flight line, walk out the door, through the vehicle gate, and onto the ramp. Came to work one day, and EIGHT of the spots had been marked handicapped.

On inquiry, the base morons told us that met the requirement (ratio) on that side of the base. We pointed out that very few aviators required handicapped parking. They said the building could be used for other purposes. We rejoined that was unlikey, it being a SCIF.

Solved the problem with spray paint and a a tool kit. No one noticed. And the gym, a few blocks over and down? One handicapped spot.
 
I really can't remember the last time I actually saw a handicapped person get out of a car parked in a handicapped space. All I have seen over the last couple of years appear to be able-bodied people. Some even jogging to the store when it's raining. It seems to me that they are handing out those permits like candy.


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So that "able bodied" person with the tag could have a heart condition, be on chemo, or be on their way to pick up a handicapped person. Use your brain before you lay into an "able bodied" person using a permit and parking in a handicapped space.
 
EdFred said:
In which case (at least in Michigan)you have to have a temporary handicap tag that you hang from your mirror, if you don't have a plate.


If you don't have either of those you aren't to park in designated places - surgery or not.
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Colorado too. Some abuse of the hang tags by friends/family.
 
Perezhr said:
I really can't remember the last time I actually saw a handicapped person get out of a car parked in a handicapped space. All I have seen over the last couple of years appear to be able-bodied people. Some even jogging to the store when it's raining. It seems to me that they are handing out those permits like candy.


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Or the restricted person stays in the car and the driver runs in. I realize there might be a reason for that but............
 
timwinters said:
Me? I have a more direct way of dealing with it.



When able-bodied people get out of their car in a handicapped space, I just look them square in the eye and say...



"It must be mental, because you sure aren't physically handicapped."
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To which I respond,

"Sorry, please check out my Disabled Veteran tags. Sorry I can't show you the sixteen pins and screws in my back and titanium cage surrounding my spinal column. Nor can I show you the multiple screws in both my ankles. Or the steel rod from my right knee up to my hip. What I could show you are the plates and screws removed from my ankles, arm and back during one of a dozen plus surgeries over two years.

You see, I was severely injured in an overseas parachute jump while in the Army in June 2001. I spent the better part of five months in a hospital recovering. I was evacuated to Landstuhl Army Hospital in Germany...and my wife flown over because I wasn't expected to survive. Once it was determined I would live, I was told I would never walk again. Six months later, I was able to walk with crutches. After over two plus years of surgeries and rehab, I was able to walk with a cane. After another few months, I was able to ditch the cane. Some days I can walk fairly well. Other days, I limp pretty badly. Occasionally, I have to revert to my cane. Now, some 14 years later, the arthritis from my 40+ fractures is pretty bad, but I manage to live with it and still work full time.

I have no regrets from having served my country, despite my serious and permanent disabilities you may not see. I served everyone, including you. I'm not looking for your pity or even thanks, but it would be nice for you to simply STFU and be on your way.

...and I was having a pretty nice day until I ran into you.

Now, you have a nice day...if you are capable."


Jim R
Collierville, TN

N7155H--1946 Piper J-3 Cub
N3368K--1946 Globe GC-1B Swift
N4WJ--1994 Van's RV-4
 
A grocery store near me has a spot "Reserved for Expectant Mothers". I walked past one day and the car parked there had "Just Married" written on it.
 
N3368K said:
To which I respond,

"Sorry, please check out my Disabled Veteran tags. Sorry I can't show you the sixteen pins and screws in my back and titanium cage surrounding my spinal column. Nor can I show you the multiple screws in both my ankles. Or the steel rod from my right knee up to my hip. What I could show you are the plates and screws removed from my ankles, arm and back during one of a dozen plus surgeries over two years.

You see, I was severely injured in an overseas parachute jump while in the Army in June 2001. I spent the better part of five months in a hospital recovering. I was evacuated to Landstuhl Army Hospital in Germany...and my wife flown over because I wasn't expected to survive. Once it was determined I would live, I was told I would never walk again. Six months later, I was able to walk with crutches. After over two plus years of surgeries and rehab, I was able to walk with a cane. After another few months, I was able to ditch the cane. Some days I can walk fairly well. Other days, I limp pretty badly. Occasionally, I have to revert to my cane. Now, some 14 years later, the arthritis from my 40+ fractures is pretty bad, but I manage to live with it and still work full time.

I have no regrets from having served my country, despite my serious and permanent disabilities you may not see. I served everyone, including you. I'm not looking for your pity or even thanks, but it would be nice for you to simply STFU and be on your way.

...and I was having a pretty nice day until I ran into you.

Now, you have a nice day...if you are capable."


Jim R
Collierville, TN

N7155H--1946 Piper J-3 Cub
N3368K--1946 Globe GC-1B Swift
N4WJ--1994 Van's RV-4
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A friend of mine almost died in a parachute accident not that far from there, a little earlier. Docs said he would never walk but he did, and eventually a year later he was walking almost normal. I still talk to him this day.

I think your comment was uncalled for, and I mean this in a constructive manner. We are both vets and I respect you and obviously I came out in better shape than you did. There is some point where we get over what we went through, whether it was mental or physical, and once we have, we are subject to the rules of the average joe. Well, we are anyway but that wasn't my exact point.

If you are capable of transiting X space, you are capable, regardless of your history. Let the people that can't take that spot, regardless of service or taxes or social stature.

I don't think that the poster that you responded to minimized the effects of disability. He was just stating a fact. If you need that space take it, otherwise don't.
 
I am 100% service connected. I don't always park in reserved spaces, but when I do, it is because I need to. My tags pretty clearly indicate my status as does my pronounced limp. I still hear folks make comments or give me dirty looks. If they (or you) have walked a mile in my shoes...


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It doesn't end at just parking spaces.

Businesses are made to install expensive ramps and bathroom facilities along with a plethora of handicapped aids.

I'm not against it, but like anything government touches, there is over-reach.
 
For those that say they need to use the space how do you justify walking 10 times as far inside the store than the short distance between the handicapped spot and the entrance. Those spots should be for people who need the extra width to get a walker or wheelchair out not to give a shorter walk to the store.
 
Well...back to Italy...

I still have $10 for the first person who proves the vid was fake!
 
Perezhr said:
I really can't remember the last time I actually saw a handicapped person get out of a car parked in a handicapped space. All I have seen over the last couple of years appear to be able-bodied people. Some even jogging to the store when it's raining. It seems to me that they are handing out those permits like candy.


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I used to work with a guy who was in no way handicapped (he was even certified to climb towers) - but he arrogantly displayed his Handicap mirror tag at all times, and used it at every opportunity. You are right - some docs do hand them out like candy.

Dave
 
If we all got handi tags they'd have to build more spots, eventually the whole parking lot would be handi only and we'd win.:rolleyes: Got to join em to beat em. What would be awesome is if they had a distinction Handicapped and Morbidly Obese. Oh I see you have the fatty tag you are handicapped by a lack of willpower and self respect.:lol::sad:
 
And it's not Italy, it's from Brazil. Here's the original:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNtkzRQUTKM

If you need empirical proof that this didn't happen the way it's portrayed, go try to cover something with post-its. Even without making a cool design, it will take much, much longer than you think. There are thousands of post-its on that car and in the video they're placing about 1 note per second. How many hours did the driver spend in the store? How did they make sure he came out at just the right time?

Here's another one of their "pranks":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b9IyVQWCqk

Does anyone believe that a business is going to let a prank crew take hidden cameras into the bathroom and film their customers ****ting while pretending to spray diarrhea on them? Of course not. All of this stuff is fake.
 
My favorite is at my local county lake boat launch there is a handicapped truck/trailer space in the lot.

I am sorry, if you are able bodied enough to launch a boat...
 
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