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It's not a moral hazard and I should have been more clear, unless you are a disabled veteran, received a purple heart or similar, or you are old, I personally t

It's not a moral hazard and I should have been more clear, unless you are a disabled veteran, received a purple heart or similar, or you are old, I personally think it's cringey as hell to park in these spots and wouldn't be caught dead using one for any other reason. It's a matter of pride and honor for me. The 10% off everything in store? Yea I'll use that one though but I sure as hell feel weird doing it!

barry-cotter 3y ago
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metaphor 3y ago
> It's a matter of pride and honor for me. That's certainly on you, and to each his own (a freedom we once swore to defend, right?), but this 10-year, 2-tour vet wouldn't dare deny the privilege to the lowest ranking prior junior enlisted desk jockey who served a single term and never once deployed, or even some civilian poser who has yet to internalize the core value of integrity. The mission requires service of all forms; surely the preservation of pride and honor isn't predicated on taking a bullet or losing a limb or surrendering 20+ years of adult life for country. > The 10% off everything in store? Yea I'll use that one though but I sure as hell feel weird doing it! Why? Lowe's rakes in a handsome 33% gross margins and billions in net profit every year[1]. In exchange for extending a mere 10% retail discount to 6.7% minority class, the company receives the intangible benefit of community association, positive PR, and share of a growing homeowner customer base (thanks in large part to the VA) with recurring needs...in other words, it's a calculated business decision and marketing expense, not charity. [1] https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/60667/000006066723000034/low-20230203.htm#i6fcd4fbc0dce4b2f96ce7c818d676c11_100 https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/60667/00000606672300...
- ericmay 3y ago
  > The mission requires service of all forms; surely the preservation of pride and honor isn't predicated on taking a bullet or losing a limb or surrendering 20+ years of adult life for country. To me, parking your car in a "veterans" spot at Lowes or anywhere requires exactly that. I'm not a charity case. My legs work just fine thank you. Obviously we disagree here, but I say no thanks to the "privilege" to park closer to a suburban hardware store and have a shorter walking distance than my grandma. > Why? Lowe's rakes in a handsome 33% gross margins and billions in net profit every year I get that, and I use it, but it still feels awkward to me.

barry-cotter 3y ago

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metaphor 3y ago

> It's a matter of pride and honor for me. That's certainly on you, and to each his own (a freedom we once swore to defend, right?), but this 10-year, 2-tour vet wouldn't dare deny the privilege to the lowest ranking prior junior enlisted desk jockey who served a single term and never once deployed, or even some civilian poser who has yet to internalize the core value of integrity. The mission requires service of all forms; surely the preservation of pride and honor isn't predicated on taking a bullet or losing a limb or surrendering 20+ years of adult life for country. > The 10% off everything in store? Yea I'll use that one though but I sure as hell feel weird doing it! Why? Lowe's rakes in a handsome 33% gross margins and billions in net profit every year[1]. In exchange for extending a mere 10% retail discount to 6.7% minority class, the company receives the intangible benefit of community association, positive PR, and share of a growing homeowner customer base (thanks in large part to the VA) with recurring needs...in other words, it's a calculated business decision and marketing expense, not charity. [1] https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/60667/000006066723000034/low-20230203.htm#i6fcd4fbc0dce4b2f96ce7c818d676c11_100 https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/60667/00000606672300...

ericmay 3y ago
> The mission requires service of all forms; surely the preservation of pride and honor isn't predicated on taking a bullet or losing a limb or surrendering 20+ years of adult life for country. To me, parking your car in a "veterans" spot at Lowes or anywhere requires exactly that. I'm not a charity case. My legs work just fine thank you. Obviously we disagree here, but I say no thanks to the "privilege" to park closer to a suburban hardware store and have a shorter walking distance than my grandma. > Why? Lowe's rakes in a handsome 33% gross margins and billions in net profit every year I get that, and I use it, but it still feels awkward to me.