Love ‘em or throw away the key?
Plett still seems utterly divided on the issue of car attendants, as is demonstrated by the chasm twixt the two opinions expressed below – visit www.cxpress.co.za and click on the News & Views page of issue 370 for some background
I remember a referendum, years ago, where the citizens of Plett voted unanimously against paid parking on Main Street.
While some people may find car guards to be bothersome I have the utmost respect for these people. Instead of sitting around whining about the lack of employment opportunities, these men and women use their initiative.
They get up daily, dress in clean clothing (almost always), make their way into town and stand all day. Often they are insulted by well to do vehicle owners, even though the cost to the person parking is negligible.
If it were municipal paid parking, it would be much more expensive and the possibility of being fined when delayed in a shop would be ever-lurking.
The car guards have often been there to assist me, sometimes even keeping an eye on my son while I run into a shop. Lest anyone forget, when we had riots and the car guards were unable to come to work, there was a higher incidence of break-ins to cars parked in town.
We all have a responsibility to those around us. I say treat these people with kindness and respect. Share a few coins with them and let’s all find a way to live together.
Kayla Wolfaardt, Plett
Source: CXpress