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[quote=Anonymous]This thread is revolting. Many people with disabilities would give anything to be able to walk to their gate. Being pushed in a wheelchair feels very vulnerable, especially when someone is accustomed to “hiding” their disability due to perceived stigma (as with MS, and other neurological diseases that aren’t always apparent to others). There are many “invisible” disabilities and medical conditions that cause mobility impairment. Begrudging people this accommodation is a disgrace. I recognize that OP is only referring to people who are faking it, but how could she possibly know? She’s basically saying that she scrutinizes people who are getting the wheelchair, side/eying them and wondering if they are deserving. It would be a very small percentage of the population who would actually be attempting to game the system. I cannot imagine being small-minded enough to spend even a moment thinking about this. But it indicates that OP probably carries around a lot of petty grievances that diminish her well-being, so I should probably be sympathetic. But I’m not. Disability is not uncommon, and any one of us could need that wheelchair at any time. I would focus your energy elsewhere, OP.[/quote]
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