Don’t make accusations without all the facts
I read the article about Callen Potts (“Family shaken by accusatory note on car,” Aug. 26, Page 1) who has cerebral palsy, and instantly knew I had to respond. In these days of texts and anonymous letters, I find it irritating that an ignorant person, who did not know the circumstances of the Potts family, had the nerve to put a letter on their windshield without knowing all the facts. We, in Cranberry Township, do not condone such acts.
In addition to handicapped parking signs, I feel there should be silent rules that all people with common sense and decency should follow:
- First and foremost, you should never use a handicapped parking space unless you truly are handicapped or are responsible for the transport of a handicapped person.
- If you are not handicapped, get out and walk to your destination. You could use the exercise.
- If you see someone parking in such a space and they appear to be healthy, approach them and kindly ask why they chose to use a space that is clearly marked for the handicapped.
- Until you have all the facts, never leave an anonymous note on a windshield.
What happened to the days when people communicated eye to eye?
Jan Franks,
Cranberry Township
