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Kaleva

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102. How does your daughter tell which customers are vets and which ones aren't?

Tue Oct 15, 2019, 07:43 AM

Oct 2019

Last edited Tue Oct 15, 2019, 08:20 AM - Edit history (2)

Your comment:

"I can park wherever I damned well please and this post just made me want to park in that spot every damned time. "

No you can't. Those parking areas are private property and you cannot park wherever you please. Some stores may have signs that say "Parking for customers only". This isn't a law. But the owner of the lot has the right to set rules about who, when and where people can park on their private property. Why don't you park in the store loading area next time since you say that you can park anywhere you please? There isn't any law that I'm aware of that prohibits it. Just be advised that the store has the right to have your vehicle towed away if you do so.

But keep posting. You are providing merriment for many here it appears.

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I'm tired of the Uber military worship [View all] Bluesaph Oct 2019 OP

9 out of 10 Skittles Oct 2019 #1

uh huh sarge43 Oct 2019 #6

+1 pintobean Oct 2019 #35

I can guarantee you won't have waders high enough Skittles Oct 2019 #43

+1 Adsos Letter Oct 2019 #53

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Oct 2019 #55

My mom's a veteran Trenzalore Oct 2019 #2

Army Nurse Corps, RVN. Hard duty. Hand salute. sarge43 Oct 2019 #13

I love it! 11 Bravo Oct 2019 #33

So did I. sarge43 Oct 2019 #36

I think it is ridiculous. I personally think it is a result of these meaningless wars that this walkingman Oct 2019 #3

It's roguish to idolize violence and war. It's roguish to idolize machismo. DemocracyMouse Oct 2019 #85

We have been a rogue nation for a long time. Eom roody Oct 2019 #135

I'm going to be equally PI and call bullshite qazplm135 Oct 2019 #4

Well stated.. AncientGeezer Oct 2019 #7

Well yeah, qazplm135. We all wear a uniform, so we're all alike. QED sarge43 Oct 2019 #9

well I'm also an attorney qazplm135 Oct 2019 #15

So much fun being a stereotype "All you are ..." n/t sarge43 Oct 2019 #16

well qazplm135 Oct 2019 #22

You have a trifecta going on there. Impressive sarge43 Oct 2019 #25

these are wise words to remember most days of our lives FM123 Oct 2019 #109

Bounce. egduj Oct 2019 #5

If HD gets enough complaints they will probably discontinue this courtesy. lpbk2713 Oct 2019 #8

Opinions.. Corgigal Oct 2019 #10

Bad move.....if as you say.."I do appreciate our military and our vets." AncientGeezer Oct 2019 #11

There is definetly entitlement in this story ripcord Oct 2019 #118

Sorry, but this is like the people that park in the fire lane because "they are just going to run dameatball Oct 2019 #12

Good point. Parking 20 feet away may have taken only 10 more seconds. Blue_true Oct 2019 #21

Stolen valor Ahpook Oct 2019 #14

Should the Vietnam Veterans been treated the way many were... NO!!!!! WyattKansas Oct 2019 #17

+1 llmart Oct 2019 #41

We still don't do enough for our vets Johnny2X2X Oct 2019 #18

Better how? By the Government? maxsolomon Oct 2019 #24

Agreed Sherman A1 Oct 2019 #19

+1 Owl Oct 2019 #44

Yeah I don't see why there should be a special spot for military treestar Oct 2019 #20

Private business thinks it will enhance their reputation and bring in more customers and money... Baconator Oct 2019 #139

Where I live they have a Baron-boss complex. Baitball Blogger Oct 2019 #23

I've never seen a parking spot for veterans. What about for firefighters? For the police? pnwmom Oct 2019 #26

Around here they have "veterans" Bettie Oct 2019 #47

Walmart has them MFM008 Oct 2019 #27

A suggestion Bluesaph irisblue Oct 2019 #28

I legit thought... AkFemDem Oct 2019 #29

Also where is this restaurant that gives free entrees to vets?? AkFemDem Oct 2019 #31

Yard House on certain days Bluesaph Oct 2019 #51

I looked it up. Yard House offers a free appetizer on Veterans Day. MineralMan Oct 2019 #138

i don't get the reserved for vets thing. Corporate pandering i guess. Kurt V. Oct 2019 #30

I'm a 30 year Navy man. Retired in 2012, and I agree with you maxrandb Oct 2019 #32

Thank you for a very truthful post. llmart Oct 2019 #42

Thank you for your post. Owl Oct 2019 #46

People like you I respect! Bluesaph Oct 2019 #50

That's exactly what my husband says, too. Blaukraut Oct 2019 #64

I haven't worn a uniform in 30 years and I'm thanked for my service everytime I go to the VA clinic Kaleva Oct 2019 #68

Went out with my parents one night Jake Stern Oct 2019 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author Anon-C Oct 2019 #37

Frankly, I'm a little uncomfortable with people coming up to me... Wounded Bear Oct 2019 #38

The second best spot at the nearby supermarket is for vets. pintobean Oct 2019 #39

you get it, pintobean Skittles Oct 2019 #61

I was actually fond of bouncy... Horse with no Name Oct 2019 #87

Trust me as a veteran I don't get any special respect JonLP24 Oct 2019 #40

wow Alea Oct 2019 #45

Not sorry I parked there Bluesaph Oct 2019 #48

So you think qazplm135 Oct 2019 #60

Thank you! ChubbyStar Oct 2019 #62

I said F off to specific people for specific thinfs Bluesaph Oct 2019 #78

Specific people? This quote sounds kind of general... ChubbyStar Oct 2019 #82

Post removed Post removed Oct 2019 #141

Yeah qazplm135 Oct 2019 #89

Oopsie pintobean Oct 2019 #144

"I can park wherever I damn well please" RhodeIslandOne Oct 2019 #69

ooh yes, and they SOOOO concerned about PERKS for others Skittles Oct 2019 #91

LOLOL Skittles Oct 2019 #90

How does your daughter tell which customers are vets and which ones aren't? Kaleva Oct 2019 #102

How about 'we' let businesses decide whether or not they reserve spaces for vets? Captain Stern Oct 2019 #104

Little bit sensitive I see? Baconator Oct 2019 #140

When Dad came home from Germany after WW2 Generic Other Oct 2019 #49

Post removed Post removed Oct 2019 #88

My vet son in law Bluesaph Oct 2019 #52

... Skittles Oct 2019 #56

This thread really has me honked off ChubbyStar Oct 2019 #59

We're being played pintobean Oct 2019 #63

Yep! ChubbyStar Oct 2019 #65

Smelling borscht? nt JustABozoOnThisBus Oct 2019 #99

as a Vet, I rarely say "thank you for your service" and I feel awkward when someone thanks me. Demonaut Oct 2019 #54

Kudos to you! Bluesaph Oct 2019 #57

As much as it might upset some, "War is a Racket" by Smedley Butler should be mandatory reading. Garrett78 Oct 2019 #58

How does your daughter tell which customers are vets and which ones are not? Kaleva Oct 2019 #66

When they tell her Bluesaph Oct 2019 #142

Okay, that makes sense Kaleva Oct 2019 #145

I Think RobinA Oct 2019 #67

I think the people that make a big deal out of the flag & the military don't really care about the JonLP24 Oct 2019 #70

I know this not the point of the thread; but, I find it amusing that someone ooky Oct 2019 #71

He literally WAS! Bluesaph Oct 2019 #77

I am a vet. Your whole post sounds "off". I don't believe you. Stinky The Clown Oct 2019 #72

Thank you. ChubbyStar Oct 2019 #73

Divide and Conquer Hogwash Baked Potato Oct 2019 #74

_(ツ)_/ Bluesaph Oct 2019 #80

You can tell what kind of a person someone is... Iggo Oct 2019 #75

I'm against reserved parking for special groups aside from those for the disabled. Coventina Oct 2019 #76

So if the space is open sarisataka Oct 2019 #120

No. The business can do as they wish, and I'll choose to patronize them or not. Coventina Oct 2019 #124

On the tip thing tirebiter Oct 2019 #79

The rich get free stuff far more than the public JonLP24 Oct 2019 #86

I enjoy my free lunch on Veterans Day. JustABozoOnThisBus Oct 2019 #100

This was a funny experience. Bluesaph Oct 2019 #81

I taught at a university close to an Army base. GaYellowDawg Oct 2019 #83

Lol TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #84

Some people are assholes regardless if they served in the military or not Sapient Donkey Oct 2019 #92

I think a lot of the military glorification comes from Bush/Cheney Poiuyt Oct 2019 #93

Agree Bluesaph Oct 2019 #94

People go into the service for many reasons, and many aren't heroic. NCLefty Oct 2019 #95

In every major war we fought since 1860, we had to force men to serve via the draft. Kaleva Oct 2019 #121

It's fine for anyone to park in these bogus special spaces, but the rest of your story? obamanut2012 Oct 2019 #96

That you Vlad? pwb Oct 2019 #97

The repugs' 'uber military worship' is completely hollow. Mc Mike Oct 2019 #98

Huge plus one for your post JonLP24 Oct 2019 #103

The right's fake attempt to 'deify' is actually an attempt to 'reify'. Mc Mike Oct 2019 #107

I agree completely JonLP24 Oct 2019 #111

I've met and talked with a lot of homeless vets over the decades. Mc Mike Oct 2019 #113

When I was homeless there were other vets that were or are still homeless JonLP24 Oct 2019 #114

I talked to one young army guy who told about chasing off a stolen honor fake marine. Mc Mike Oct 2019 #117

Cool story, bro. LexVegas Oct 2019 #101

Markeis McGlockton was "just running in" to the convenience store too HAB911 Oct 2019 #105

They act like they've done you a favor Mariana Oct 2019 #147

+++++++++++ HAB911 Oct 2019 #148

I'm not a vet, but a good friend of mine served in Italy. I asked him what he thought about this. Captain Stern Oct 2019 #106

Well I risked my life for a year in Vietnam that's why I am entitled. wasupaloopa Oct 2019 #108

Awhile ago chatted with a person DeminPennswoods Oct 2019 #110

I'm trying to think of a scenario where you go to the VA demanding free stuff JonLP24 Oct 2019 #122

That was a general observation posted by DeminPennswoods Oct 2019 #133

I was trying to think of situations in the VA JonLP24 Oct 2019 #137

I look at it this way. LuckyCharms Oct 2019 #112

Great point KatyMan Oct 2019 #116

You know who *really* deserves special treatment? KatyMan Oct 2019 #115

Maybe I am vet #10 sarisataka Oct 2019 #119

You should be leaving at least 20% for service. Period. Ms. Toad Oct 2019 #126

If the service is exceptionally poor sarisataka Oct 2019 #129

Leaving a 50% tip for someone else does not give the person you stiffed Ms. Toad Oct 2019 #130

Employers by law are required to make up the difference if tips don't cover. Kaleva Oct 2019 #132

In reality, that does not happen. Ms. Toad Oct 2019 #143

I know several bartenders and waitresses and as far as I know, none report their tips. Kaleva Oct 2019 #149

You help enable this military worship by shopping at stores like Home Depot Kaleva Oct 2019 #123

I used to pretend military and ex-military are the exact same thing too. LanternWaste Oct 2019 #127

Good for you! Kaleva Oct 2019 #128

Uh-huh...OK, then... MineralMan Oct 2019 #125

And airlines that board military people first! Croney Oct 2019 #134

The airline I fly most often boards active military and veterans early. MineralMan Oct 2019 #136

A someone who served in the Navy I too am sick if it SlogginThroughIt Oct 2019 #131

I'll use Pinboy3niner last post on DU DashOneBravo Oct 2019 #146

My daughter mercuryblues Oct 2019 #150

So, a few are assholes and you want to tear down the military and vets entirely? cynatnite Oct 2019 #151

I don't agree with everything you said, but I agree it's gotten a little rediculous TheRealNorth Oct 2019 #152