Kellie, my name is Joe, and I've worked with handicapped children for 11 years. I've seen the truly needy, those in the middle, and the fakers. I was just asking you for clarification; you just made assumptions about me. Again, God Bless.

I find it funny that people who aren't doctors seem to think they know more than the actual doctors that signed their names to forms required for individuals to get the disabled parking permits.

wisemanjro Yes you may stick to your point. However there is medication for neuropathy. Since life is too short to keep going over the same thing. I stand by what I say. Kellie is my real name I have nothing to hide. I do not try to tear others down to feel like a big person. The thing about the internet is people use made up names. So you can say whatever you want and still be fake. I count my blessings everyday. I don't have to worry about anything. God has always taken care of me. I don't depend on the government for anything. I was raised to pay my own way. So people can say what they want and call people names. But just hope one day you never go through what some people do. In the end none of this will really matter. I know I am loved and blessed. How many people can say that?

But I stick to my point, if you can walk in, count your blessings, and park somewhere else. Placard or plates.

You are right on several counts Lervia, but unless people speak up and question those who don't look disabled, especially the obvious lazy people, then the ones really in need are forced to park somewhere else. I've seen it too many times on the southside. And yes, I don't see it as much as on the northside. So call it stereotyping if you like, but it's a fact. So if I have to question 10 people, I hope all 10 prove me wrong. But when 7 out of 10 tell me to F-off, that's seven truly disabled people being put out.

P.S. Kellie, it is my understanding neuropathy can affect motor skills, so should be driving at all?

wisemanjro, please read my two posts below that I copied from the TX DMV site that explain disabilities that qualify for handicapped parking placards, and many of them are not necessarily visually apparent. Kellie shouldn't have needed to spell out her handicap and SEVERE health issues. I know that we've all witnessed those that abuse this assistance measure, but I seriously doubt that you'll find them making comments such as Kellie's on a WOAI or other site news story. Most of those offenders don't care what anybody else thinks and wouldn't attempt to defend their actions anonymously. I, too, wish God's blessings on Kellie, and for which I thank you.

Kellie, by your own words, you said that no one can tell that you are disabled. So based on that brief description that YOU gave, it makes one think that you can walk fine. You said no one can tell if you're disabled, so obviously you don't demonstrate a walking disability. So don't come down on me for just asking a question of clarification, when you are the one creating a vague scenario based on your own words. God bless ya.

wisemanjro-Yes I do have a handicap. I am on the transplant list. I have neuropathy and other health issues. Maybe next time you should think before you say I can walk. Because unless you live as I do you do not know me or the pain I am in. Better yet you do not know me at all. So before you call me out think twice or even once.

Can I Park Anywhere Using my Placard? .... Those with disabled parking placards and/or plates are: •Permitted to park in any spot designated for persons with disabilities. •Exempt from local and state government parking meters. State law does not allow you to exceed the meter limit, but cities may pass ordinances to extend your meter time. The placards and/or plates are ONLY valid when: •Being used by the person with the disability •Being used by someone who is driving the person with the disability.