Proof of exemption
Too many people are claiming to be exempt simply because they don't want to comply. Its time to require proof from an official source.
Why the contribution is important
This would help alleviate the animosity that compliant face covering wearers feel towards those that choose not to comply and claim to be exempt and add additional protection to each other.
by PettedLip on October 05, 2020 at 07:17PM
Posted by gmb October 05, 2020 at 19:22
If mask-wearers feel animosity to those not wearing face coverings, that is on their account. The disabled should not be subjected to such indignities just because some people refuse to give the benefit of the doubt.
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Posted by Christina1 October 05, 2020 at 19:24
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Posted by LeiaAvra October 06, 2020 at 06:31
Terrible idea !
Exposing medical records to anyone!
No
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Posted by Macfarlanelyndsay October 06, 2020 at 08:15
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Posted by Ctri October 06, 2020 at 11:06
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Posted by imcoop13 October 06, 2020 at 12:36
Why should disabled complain about this when they accept need for a parking permit?
Would take a lot of pressure of shopkeepers, public transport staff etc.
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Posted by Leonie123 October 06, 2020 at 15:41
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Posted by christine1001 October 07, 2020 at 19:23
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Posted by Silversosprey October 07, 2020 at 20:28
For those who are saying it would be discriminatory, against the Equal Opportunities Act or anything else think on this: If you cannot wear a mask for any mental or physical problems then actually you are already telling people when you go out that you have a problem, since those who wear them CAN (or should be) . The default position is that NOT wearing a mask should mean you have a problem with wearing them. I do not see the difference between that default position and wearing a badge, a lanyard or carrying a card which you can show to someone at the door of a shop, or anywhere else to confirm that you are exempt? That means that those who are being entirely selfish, don't care or just plain rebellious that their 'rights' are being denied will be unable to continue to get away with their behaviour.
Of course, along with that, it requires Supermarkets and the like to be required to ask the question in a polite way - no-one should be subjected to aggressive questioning, but having some kind of proof to show if someone politely asks surely ought to be a good thing. Is it really any different to carrying a blue badge for showing in your car to allow you to park where others can't? Not everyone with a blue badge is 'visibly' disabled either but people accept it is necessary to have one to display if they need it
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Posted by aine October 11, 2020 at 14:52
Discrimination cannot come into how we react to the forces of a pandemic. This is a killer and we need to find a way to protect each other.
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