点评:Disrespectful to Disabled Veterans – Very Disappointing
As a disabled veteran, I was appalled to find out that Salt Spring Recreation Area does not honor the America the Beautiful Disabled Veterans Pass. This pass is a nationally recognized symbol of appreciation for those who served and sacrificed, and the fact that it's not accepted here is both disappointing and disrespectful.
Public lands across the country—national parks, forests, and recreation areas—accept this pass without issue. It's a small but meaningful gesture of gratitude. Instead of being free for me and 3 guest I was forces to pay $50. Salt Spring’s refusal to do the same sends a clear message that veterans and their service aren’t valued here. It’s shameful.
To make matters worse, the staff offered no explanation or empathy. Just a cold “we don’t accept that here” with no alternative options or respect shown. It was disheartening, to say the least. You should be ashamed of yourself.
If you’re a veteran expecting the same treatment and respect you’d receive at any other federal recreation site, don’t come here. I won’t be back—and I’ll be telling others to avoid it as well until they choose to do the right thing.
翻译:不尊重残疾退伍军人——非常令人失望
作为一名残疾退伍军人,我震惊地发现盐泉休闲区竟然不接受“美丽的美国”残疾退伍军人通行证。这张通行证是全国公认的对那些为国家服务和牺牲的退伍军人表示感谢的象征,而这里不接受它,既令人失望,也令人不尊重。
全国各地的公共土地——国家公园、森林和休闲区——都接受这张通行证,没有任何问题。这是一个虽小却意义深远的感激之举。我和三位客人本应免费,却被迫支付了50美元。盐泉拒绝这样做,这清楚地表明,退伍军人和他们的服务在这里不受重视。这真是可耻。
更糟糕的是,工作人员没有提供任何解释或同情。只是冷冷地说“我们这里不接受这种通行证”,没有其他选择,也没有表现出任何尊重。至少可以说,这令人沮丧。你应该为自己感到羞耻。
如果你是一位退伍军人,期望在其他联邦休闲场所获得同样的待遇和尊重,那就别来这里了。我不会再来了——而且我也会告诉其他人,除非他们做出正确的选择,否则也别来这里。