Why I hate America!

[RICHARD]

I just read a piece in the newspaper where able bodied people are renting electric scooters to trip around Vegas. Since we have cut out the personal contact out, why not cut out the excercise?

There were two idiots, both under thirty, who rented scooters....One was a 22 year old AH from Texas who wanted to be able to drink and not worry about driving.

There are no laws that bar the rental of a scooter to an able bodied person-
but having my ankle cracked a few times by people who really needed an ES what can I expect from some drunken idiot?

Hmmm....

[IRescue452]

Taking care of the elderly gives you a new appreciation for your own two legs. I've had nerve problems in my legs since I was born but I haven't stopped walking. I always park in the first spot I see available when I get in a parking lot rather than driving around for a closer spot. I always say it gives me more opportunities to come across dropped money. If it weren't for parking farther away, I wouldn't have found $10 in a walmart parking lot once

[Twisterdog]

Well, that's kind of silly, I admit.

But, what's the difference in that and calling a cab?

I guess some people just want to be lazy on their vacations. So? It's their money, and their time.

[columbine]

I just saw a Segway for the first time yesterday. I couldn't tell whether the person using it was using it for health reasons (I have a trick knee, and often have to put up with huffing and puffing and cussing behind me on the escalator from folks who want me to climb) but it certainly looked foolish.

They were originally advertised as being great for people like postal delivery workers, who need to handle cargo without dealing with parking, and elderly folks with physical limitations. But the Postal Circus certainly can't afford them, and neither can elderly folks with physical limitations (except for the ones who can afford cabs or chauffeurs already anyway) so I can't see the point of them at all.

Love, Columbine

[RICHARD]

I can hardly wait for someone (probably an American) who tries to climb Mount Everest with a Segway.

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Hmmmm,

I guess we can look forward to GPS/Nav systems, WIFI capablilty, iPod docking ports, cooled and lighted cup holders, collision avoidance systems and airbags on the carts....

Better yet,
Save the planet. Save fuel and money.

Stay at home and play poker on the 'net.

[moosmom]

Aside from people with legitimate limitations, I was just talking about the "laziness" of America these days. They got Roombas to vacuum your house, Scubas to wash your floors, a gadget to clean your shower stall. How lazy can one be?????

As for those two drunks...if they're going to allow them on the roads, there should be laws set for them, like for motorcycles.

[sabies]

I don't care so much if someone rents one to be lazy, that's their choice, but are you allowed to ride anything drunk legally? I know you can get in trouble on a bike.

I was at Disney last year and a couple, maybe in their 50's, had both rented scooters to get around. I saw them twice - once sitting next to me in a nice restaurant with scooters presumably outside. They got out of their seats for the bathroom easily without assistance - no sign of any handicap at all. The next time I see them they show up for the Disney bus when there is a super long line of which I am near the front, having been waiting. They got to ride up and go straight on the bus but it took so long for them to maneuver the wheelchair apparatus that another bus came before they were on.

I am upset at myself for not saying anything but I was afraid people might think I was wrong. If they want to use scooters fine, but if they want special handicap treatment shouldn't they have proof that they are handicapped? It is a shame anyone would actually abuse handicap "privileges". I'm sure any handicapped person would gladly give up a front parking spot for a chance to not be handicapped.

[Alysser]

Aside from people with legitimate limitations, I was just talking about the "laziness" of America these days. They got Roombas to vacuum your house, Scubas to wash your floors, a gadget to clean your shower stall. How lazy can one be?????

Apparently VERY lazy, don't forget about the car that parks ITself.

[sparks19]

Stay at home and play poker on the 'net.

Or chat on an internet forum

As for the shower cleaner.... I want one of those LOL I have a wierd phobia about the shower..... I'm wierd and it takes a lot of explaining and you still won't understand it lol but hubby has to clean the shower.... I won't. I can't even STAND to take a shower so my showers are super short lol. Doesn't make me lazy.... just makes me strange

And as for the couple on the scooters.... you know there are a lot more than just visible physical handicaps that will allow you to use a scooter. Such as sever asthma. I knew quite a few older people that suffered so badly from asthma as they got older that even walking around the store could trigger an attack. and perhaps they can't walk long distances.... hence the walk to the bathroom would be relatively easy.... but walking around a park all day could prove difficult. BUT in reality they probably didn't have any of these issues. But you can get a handicapped sticker for MANY things.... many of which can not be seen by the average person passing by you.

Just like those parking spaces for expecting mothers.... PFFT. Walking is GOOD for you when you are pregnant.... it's just more convenient.

But I figure it's not much different than those stupid rolly shoes or a skate board. You just gotta give yourself a push every now and then.... OOOOH strenuous.

As for driving one drunk..... I can't see how that could possibly be allowed. That's ridiculous.... People can't even WALK reliably when drinking..... and we are going to let them operate any kind of vehicle? YIKES

[sparks19]

Apparently VERY lazy, don't forget about the car that parks ITself.

I need one of THOSE the whole reason I don't drive is because I am afraid to park LOL..... I had a bad parking experience once and it soured me completely on driving. People would be better off if I didn't have to park myself hehe.

and don't forget the pre decorated Christmas tree.

Although I did just recently hear a story about a customers daughter who got a real tree and came home to find that she apparently had a praying mantis nest in her tree and her house was filled with the babies.... I will NEVER get a real tree again.

[Grace]

Or chat on an internet forum

As for the shower cleaner.... I want one of those LOL

Don't bother. On one of our local TV stations, the consumer reporter did a piece on the shower cleaner. Despite what is shown on the commercial - it didn't work.

[sparks19]

Don't bother. On one of our local TV stations, the consumer reporter did a piece on the shower cleaner. Despite what is shown on the commercial - it didn't work.

AWWWWWWW man. I guess I will just have to stick with the husband He does a good job. But I figured that gadget was too good to be true.... those things usually are. and I know it wouldn't fix my problem.... LOL My main phobia is the hair that sometimes sticks around the walls and the tub haha even if it's not there I think it is. Yes you can say it... I'm a wierdo

[RICHARD]

I worked for a little while in a hospital and am aware of the many health probs that people have.

I have a problem with people who just are frigging lazy about life.

In the report card of life, you'd get an "E" for effort.

That's been replaced by an "F" for "effing lazy"

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I wonder what would have happened to the early American settlers that would have outrun an electrical socket?

[Freedom]

I was at Disney last year and a couple, maybe in their 50's, had both rented scooters to get around. I saw them twice - once sitting next to me in a nice restaurant with scooters presumably outside. They got out of their seats for the bathroom easily without assistance - no sign of any handicap at all.

I have a new perspective on this; and this new view is just 5 months old. I am not yet 50 and now have arthritis in both knees. I am SO glad I've been to Disney (twice) and to many other places. Going at all n ow would be a major production. And I would be one of those with the rented scooter, and in the restaurant I would be walking OK -- BECAUSE I had been using the scooter all day. And I feel incredibly self conscious all the time, too.

And yeah, I see people abusing the handicap spots all the time too.

Lazy: neighbors of mine who use a riding mower. Lot is less than .18 acres. Duh!!!

[Hellow]

Dont forget about the automatic flushing toilet, the automatic water in sinks, and the automatic hand dryers, and the automatic soap despencer.