BECAUSE THEY VOTE

     I was having lunch the other day at a local Mexican restaurant and I had the occasion to watch a man get into his van. I would say try to get into his van but after about 15 minutes he finally made it in to the driver' seat. The man did not appear to be alcoholically or chemically impaired. He was Impaired though. He is physically handicapped and was using crutches. What got my attention about the whole situation was that I had to walk out to my car to get my reading glasses and had the occasion to peak into his car as I passed by. There did not appear to be any hand (beyond the norm) controls for him top use to drive his vehicle. There is no way that this gentleman can possible control his car and react in a timely manner if the occasion should arise. I realize that the man is handicapped senior citizen and was a disabled veteran but there has to be some point in life when some  one has the power to tell you that you are not safe for yourself or others on the road. I also realize that most seniors never want to give up there mobility and I completely understand this as I have passed 50 and it will be a lot harder for me to get around as I get older but I hope some one will be brave enough to tell me that it is time to ask for help. I also hope that there will be that help to ask for when it comes time.