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by AnswerAsh on September 29th, 2005

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Is it okay to use the handicapped stall in a public restroom if you're not handicapped?

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  • by Milk Man on October 9th, 2005

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    Ok... as simple as this seems... it's not. There is no right or wrong answer. You could argue that it is wrong or right for a long time. So, you're looking for opinions since opinions are what will ultimately give you an answer youre comfortable enough with.

    First lets mention what is absolutely wrong!
    -Inconsiderably occupying a stall, fully aware that a disabled person was waiting to. Thats just WRONG! Everything else is argueable.

    If you enter a restroom and there are other stalls available, other than the handicapped, for your use then please use those.

    "But why? No one is there to use the handicapped one." Well, you should try and preserve the condition of the toilet. The more people use it the sooner it malfunctions and since public restrooms usually only have one stall reserved for disabled, if any, it would be a great inconvenience.

    But say you choose to use the handicapped toilet anyways... I mean it really isnt wrong; its roomier and most likely cleaner. Then while youre handling your business a handicapped person enters the restroom and notices that "his" stall is occupied. Youre probably thinking that hes thinking theres another disabled person in here. How would you feel when you vacate the stall knowing you made him wait for you, an able bodied person.

    On the other hand... big deal you know? He probably thinks nothing of it. He wants to be treated equal. He doesnt want to think of the specialized stall as a handicap.

    If you enter a restroom where all stalls are occuppied but the handicapped and you notice people are still in line trying to avoid using the handicapped stall then maybe you should wait too, unless you dont mind looking like a jerk... unless you really really had to go (people would understand).

    Im reading this back to myself and it seems kind of like its jumping around. I hope this made some sense. Im just voicing my opinion on this issue and am absolutely not trying to impose my comment(s) as being correct one(s).... just giving you my perspective (jeez Im obviously overly concerned with people getting a bad impression of me so Ill end this... now!).

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    • I get it, it makes sense. One point tho, 1st stall is usually skipped by, therefore is the cleanest one. It's a fact! Really!

      MyKinKStar

      by MyKinKStar on October 11th, 2005

    • Use the handicapped stall, why not?

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      by vantage on December 31st, 2005

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