You keep digging ....
Do I? I have a different view to you, this is all.
You keep digging ....
And neither would I pat them on the head saying 'there there' because obviously this would be patronising.
What if they liked it, though?
You keep digging ....
If your disabled you want parity with everyone else, access, mobility and opportunity and so on, then live your life just as anyone else, failing, succeeding etc.
Not patronised by the able bodied who feel so sorry for them that require money and pity for no other reason than their physical state.
Yes I would give up my seat for the elderly to make their journey more comfortable but I wouldn't pat them on the head saying 'there, there' as I did it.
mmmm. If someone on a bus asked me to pat them on the head because they liked it I'd probably go and sit elsewhere.
Yes, but there are so many sections in the community where you could also say something similar:
The spending capacity of people with children is generally significantly lower than most, due to the additional cost of feeding/clothing a family, childcare and all other expenses.
The spending capacity of people with a mortage or high rent is significantly lower than most who might own their homes outright (such as some retired people).
The average income of non-graduates is on average lower than graduates.
The average income of women is lower than men - I think partly due to the number of women in part time jobs.
Etc...etc.
Bottom line is - and I do have disabled relatives - IMHO they should pay the same as everyone else does.
And I also totally understand your argument. But, I believe in inclusivity and the need for concessions to sometimes enable this. It's all very bleeding heart liberal I know.
I apologise for my sarcasm.
I acknowledge your level of compassion here, but just do not think it warrants a financial concession in this context.
Yes. One-third off, in all areas, except the most expensive.Is there an OAP concession at the AMEX?
Off-peak rail fares for disabled people are cheaper - one-third off - if the passenger is prepared to buy the railcard. But that's a commercial discount, offered by the train companies, not a state-funded benefit.I know two physically disabled people very well. Their attitude is that they need better access to trains, buses, stadiums, shops, parking etc, but they don't need it to be cheaper.
They want to be able to go to the local railway station and get on any train to anywhere without having to book ahead and hope someone is there to help.
They don't need the fares to be cheaper.
The Club doesn't actually offer discounts to people of pensionable age. They offer discounts to people aged 65 or over. This isn't quite the same thing.What is the feeling towards OAP discounts then? Can they be seen as analogous to disabled reductions?
What is the feeling towards OAP discounts then? Can they be seen as analogous to disabled reductions?
Outdated and likely to offer a financial concession to those that might need it least.