A real-life handicap-parking story

[Ambivalid]

@brickbacon

Jaime, I think we can all recognize that the guy was a huge asshole for parking there, but I have to ask you why you felt the need to escalate the situation? Why is being “right” so much more important to you than just going about your day, following the proper protocols, or, more broadly, trying to be happy? I can hardly imagine all that you go through as a disabled person, but I would think you’d be happier if you learned to suffer through life’s indignities and annoyances with more tact and humility. Particularly if you are trying to advocate for other disabled people. Your bitter tone detracts from the valid points you are making.

I’m sorry if I come across as bitter. I’m not that way at all. This was not some isolated incident. It’s a truly EPIDEMIC problem. And this was not about me whatsoever. This was about sticking up for those who can’t stick up for themselves. Nobody else is. Those spaces are there for a real reason. Ppl depend on the availability of those spots in order to FUNCTION. And this place, especially, was one that catered to an older, disabled population, so it made the availability of those spots even more important. And this young man’s blatant, selfish, hostile disregard for all of that was an example of the attitude that is prevalent in our society. I COULD NOT just drive off. I could not.