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Should the Physically Handicapped be given Free Transportation when out in Public? Ride the Buses and trains for Free?
When we implement change so that the physically handicapped can have access to buildings, Clear Space so that they can park up front in parking lots, and create special doors and ramps for access. Should they still have to pay just like anyone else would, that is not handicapped?
Should they be given discounts when it comes to paying as all else does due to the fact they are handicapped? Despite whatever laws and concessions having been already made and given.
An example would be Paying for parking.....even though they get to park up front and closer to the building. Should they have to pay the same rate as everyone else does. Get a discount? Or get to park for Free? Based on their Physical handicap.
Should the Physically Handicapped be given Free Transportation when out in Public? Ride the Buses and trains for Free?
When we implement change so that the physically handicapped can have access to buildings, Clear Space so that they can park up front in parking lots, and create special doors and ramps for access. Should they still have to pay just like anyone else would, that is not handicapped?
Should they be given discounts when it comes to paying as all else does due to the fact they are handicapped? Despite whatever laws and concessions having been already made and given.
An example would be Paying for parking.....even though they get to park up front and closer to the building. Should they have to pay the same rate as everyone else does. Get a discount? Or get to park for Free? Based on their Physical handicap.
It's not unheard of to receive free or enormously discounted fares, folks.
It's not unheard of to receive free or enormously discounted fares, folks.
It might not be unheard of, but why should they receive a discount?
It might not be unheard of, but why should they receive a discount?
Why are there senior citizens discounts?
To piss off the non-disabled, obviously. :roll:
Did I say it pissed me off?
Virtually every group/class could claim an exemption. So why bother charging at all?
Well, it's obviously bothering you.
You already answered part of your own question. Yes, it is obviously bothering you. First you said "no"-counter to common practice. Furthermore, you then deflate that need by insinuating "well hell, anything goes now!" and that all services, everywhere may as well be free.
How else exactly am I supposed to interpret your posts?
I didn't say all services everywhere should be free, we were discussing transportion.
No, I don't feel they should get an additional discount or ride for free, which is a lot different that saying it bothers me that they do. It's just not that big on the scale of things to worry about.
On public transportation, at the taxpayers expense, most have been refitted to accept handicapped riders. The same as been required of public facilities. I have no issue with that at all. It provides equal access.
What you or any one else has yet to answer is why they should get an additional discount or ride free?
Rather than attempting to make it sound like I have a problem with it, how about answering that simple question?
Your words were why bother charging at all. That was another clue.
Read up on your explanation for the elderly for part of your answer.
Lastly, what I am glad about is we don't consult with average citizens about these things.
Why are there senior citizens discounts?
So, you're saying that the assumption that most handicapped individuals are on a fixed income is what serves as the basis for giving them a discount/free ride? Do you have statistics on that?
Since the taxpayer is footing the bill for the basic access, if we made it free for everyone to ride, THAT would truly be equal access. :wink:
Actually, I am quite a supporter of handicapped individuals rights (both physical and mental) and have worked with them extensively in the past. That doesn't mean they should necessarily be given a free/discounted walk through life.
Should the Physically Handicapped be given Free Transportation when out in Public? Ride the Buses and trains for Free?
When we implement change so that the physically handicapped can have access to buildings, Clear Space so that they can park up front in parking lots, and create special doors and ramps for access. Should they still have to pay just like anyone else would, that is not handicapped?
Should they be given discounts when it comes to paying as all else does due to the fact they are handicapped? Despite whatever laws and concessions having been already made and given.
An example would be Paying for parking.....even though they get to park up front and closer to the building. Should they have to pay the same rate as everyone else does. Get a discount? Or get to park for Free? Based on their Physical handicap.
Why wouldn't it just be income based?
I'm on my phone. Do you have any statistics on the elderly and their financial difficulties? You know there are a number of those with disabilities on fixed income. Why do you want me to dig up something you don't care about anyway?
Ah, so until transport becomes free, the elderly can get the benefits, but the disabled cannot? Cute.
Yeah, and I knew plenty of service providers that held ableist views, while serving their clients like that.
Heya OD.Well if they are seniors. Then it would be and they would get a Seniors discount just like anyone else that is a senior.
Couldn't just do that with those that became handicapped due to another and then got Millions in settlement.....and others might not have any income.
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