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Old 03-18-2004 | 12:23 PM
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I wanted to see if any one else like to use handicap stalls instead of regular ones. i like having the extra room and a personal sink and mirror. I wonder if there are any laws stating capable people can use those. Does any one else like to have these amenities?

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Old 03-18-2004 | 12:35 PM
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They're the only one I use.
Old 03-18-2004 | 12:37 PM
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I would never use/park block and handicap specific area.


Now those silly mom with baby parking spots are all mine
Old 03-18-2004 | 12:49 PM
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i forgot about the "mothers to be" parking at the supermarket. those are great if your in and out real quick. everyone kinda looks at you funny though.
Old 03-18-2004 | 02:49 PM
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Anyone can use the handicapped stalls. They have to be available for use by law. Who says handicapped people can't wait a few minutes to use the toilet? Mostly they have to be big enough to allow wheel chair use and have good handles. I like them too!
Old 03-18-2004 | 06:14 PM
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Sometimes when they need to use them they don't have time to wait. It takes a lot of effort to get out of a wheelchair and onto a toilet. Think about it when you use one if there are other stalls available.
Old 03-18-2004 | 08:22 PM
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An interesting toilet etiquette question, indeed. I have no bones about using one of the handicapped stalls most of the time. For me, it's sort of like getting upgraded to first class on an airplane. Aaahh, the amenities! It's nice to stretch your legs when you gotta back one out. The handles also give you something to hang on to if you got a real "ring stinger" on its way! Do I feel guilty for taking advantage of something like that.....well sometimes.....but I'm going to hell for so many other reasons that one is not going to make a difference!

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Old 03-18-2004 | 08:51 PM
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remember kids, always use an ass gasket or toilet paper on the seat.
Old 03-19-2004 | 04:47 AM
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Wipe the seat with T.P. throw it in for anti-butt splash, 3-layers of T.P. for my protection. The pre-made butt gaskets always fall in as soon as I go to sit down and if your butt touches bare seat in a public restroom that's just gross! I don't hang out for hours in the big stalls. I do my business and get going. If a big stall is available, I'm gonna take it . . . oh yeah! I don't feel guilty at all.
Old 03-19-2004 | 09:17 AM
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i hate the butt gaskets!!i just usually get a wet papaer towel(since they stalls have their own) and get some of the anti bactierial hand stuff and clean my seat. At work that is like the vip room and is usually occupied. I might feel bad if i was in their and i look at the bottom and see a handicap waiting outside. i'd probably try to climb over to the other stall and escape.


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