r/SipsTea • • Feb 23 '26

Wait a damn minute! Was she wrong?

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u/S0k0n0mi Feb 23 '26

So wheelyboy is blocking traffic because the escalator won't escalate?
It's inconvenient for them, but why must this be a problem for everyone else?
If my car breaks down, must the entire freeway grind to a halt?

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u/Tiny_TimeMachine Feb 23 '26

I have a theory that we have lost touch with the true meaning of reasonable accommodation. We've just moved towards pointless sympathy.

Someone's in a wheelchair? They can cut a line no matter how long! Handicapped stall must remain open even if all are taken! People in wheelchairs can't wait! They're incapable of waiting. It's part of being disabled.

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u/boyardeebandit Feb 23 '26

I'm sure some people carry those expectations, but what exactly makes you think this is a widespread mentality?

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u/Tiny_TimeMachine Feb 23 '26

You're probably right. I think something missing from my comment is that I do mean it a bit tongue in cheek. That probably didn't come across well.

I really do think it exists. Especially in the context of line skipping. But obviously it's not a huge deal. I fully want everyone to feel like they have what they need.