Poverty and desperation for money, maybe? To pay rent/utilities/for food/needed medical care, etc. Who knows for sure, but that was the first thing to pop into my head. My broke, disabled ass may just be projecting, haha.

So don’t be vain! And don’t be whiney! Or else, my brother, I might have to get medieval on your hiney!

Wow. As someone who is unfortunately stuck in the festering Trump-humping suckfest that is Oklahoma, it’s nice to see a very rare reasonable thing to come out of here. It also figures that it was one of our cops being so blatantly and overwhelmingly shitty to someone they saw because they had an out of state tag that caused this ruling. They like to do that. 🙄

(To be clear: I’m not implying cops elsewhere aren’t also garbage; I know they are! I’ve just obviously had more personal experiences with the ones here.)

That’s just absurd. So many employers in this country do that shit, and it makes NO sense! There’s no benefit!

Also, TSA agents already have a reputation for being cranky jerks. I imagine it’s a lot worse when they’re forced to be on their feet nonstop the whole shift.

Right? I will never understand those who do (or support) these evil atrocities. I just don’t get it.

Uuugh, fuck that! I am so deeply sorry. I’m disabled and of an age and gender that get heavily discriminated against, too…so I feel you. I’ve been there. It’s so awful and makes you feel like shit. I sincerely hope things get better for you ASAP! Here’s some Internet hugs, if you want them: 🫂

UUUUUUUUGH. This is all so painfully stupid and shitheaded.

I got the same crap. I’m sorry you were subjected to that bullshit, too. :(

You’re absolutely correct. From one of the kids in Oklahoma who you were talking about, who was failed hardcore by law enforcement, the courts, the Church, supposed family, fuckin’ everyone… Thank you for recognizing it, believing it, and trying to get shit done about it. I genuinely mean it with all my heart. I’m sending a big internet hug your way. <3

Your voter registration isn’t, at least. So, for example, anyone can easily look someone up online and see what party they’re registered with, along with their home address.

Thank you for suggesting that book. It looks potentially helpful.

Jeez, that’s messed up. I’m so sorry! I hope you’re able to get reimbursed without much more trouble, and I hope your recovery goes well!