| Topic: | Re::Re:The cost of Hospital Parking is like rubbing salt into the wounds! | |
| Posted by: | Caroline Riddell | |
| Date/Time: | 29/11/05 18:46:00 |
| Oh Jessamy I wish I lived in your world. 2 months ago I lost one of my closest friends to a very aggressive cancer- she was 36, hardly drank, had never smoked and was slim and healthy. She died only 6 weeks after her diagnosis. I wish she was the exception, but the truth is I could name a further dozen accquaintances of mine who have either got cancer or have suffered it and been treated- all are aged below 37. None of them are heavy drinkers, overweight, exercise-shy or smokers. I sincerely hope that you remain in good health and can afford to be so smug about things, but after my experiences I wouldn't put money on it. Who knows when we might need to attend hospital ourselves? In my line of work I have managed car parks as part of the facilities management of a building- that's why I felt a need to point out that this costs money and it's fair that users pay. I have had bad experiences with people who did not feel they should have to pay as they needed to drive to work due to no train availability/sick mother/the school run- delete as applicable. However, I object to anyone making money from a captive audience, as appears to be the case with Debbie and Ina's expensive charges. Bernadette's suggestion sounds the most sensible to me- a simple nominal charge to cover maintenance. Again, I wish I lived in your world (including the Manolos) but Ina has raised a very valid discussion here which needs sensible debate not personal criticisms thrown at anyone who disagrees with you. |