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From: Vixen@f11.n203.z1.fidonet.org (Vixen)
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Subject: Re: SOMETHING REALLY SILLY
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Date: 26 May 90 02:28:53 GMT
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Hi,

Well, the first obvious thing about the "line with the sign" that
would things easier for handicapped persons is that it had two
sides (though one was blocked off because it was filled with their
shopping carts.) and yes, not only was the line at this register
shorter, "There was no one else in it!"

Now as Stu pointed out, perhaps "they" consider handicapped
persons, only those in wheelchairs. However, even though I am
ambulatory, In a store, it is often very difficult for me to
communicate very easily with people at cash registers.  Also, I
need to ask the denomination of each bill so that I may fold it
accordingly, which tends to people up just a tiny bit. So, it seems
logical to me, that I would be eligible to use cash register aisles
designated to assist handicapped persons.

When we went to this aisle, the checker was looking into the til.
No matter, if a sign says "this aisle open to handicapped people at
all times." Then, I think I think it is pretty clear. You either
honour it or take it down. It is a little thing, but the principle
is much bigger I think.

I think it makes very little difference really, what the other
lines were like, that aisle is designated publicly as one that
serves handicapped persons at all times, and I think I certainly
qualify as a handicapped person.

You know what I mean?  (Actually, standing in line, in and of
itself doesn't bother me. As I said earlier, it is the principle
that is important here. Unless they want to put up a sign that says
"This aisle open to handicapped persons at all times, unless we are
busy doing something else!)

Oh I love the social llife!  (heheheh)

Keepin' the faith!         (I'm just such a rebel rouser!)

.                         Vixen

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