[Daradon]

People need to realise, if they put themselves in special situations they wont always be treated the same. Not cause of discrimination, but because of rules, laws, safety and common sense.

It used to be that if you were different for whatever, you defended it cause it changed the way you live. You were stronger for going through the fight to stick up for what you believed in and GIVING UP other things.

Now you use it as a way to change the rules to your benefit.

Brutal.

I am technically handicapped. I have NEVER used it in a way to get benefits. I have shunned welfare and AISH even in my darkest times. I have seen it as a way to challenge some things but mostly, give up others and become stronger in other areas.

I get so angry when others want to use handicapped or even worse 'special status' to change rules that are important.

Sorry we are NOT all the same. And mostly we choose why.

You CHOOSE to wear that for your religion? Or rather, you CHOOSE that religion? In all seriousness, very good for you. But now it means you need to choose a different job. (Sport whatever)

Religion is a choice. So is culture. So is your job.

My handicap is not, and I understand this.

Choose what is important to you and don't complain about the consequences.

Man up.