I am one of those AARP folks too.. I think the AARPers get a discounted
pass but not free.  Our most popular National Parks are crawling with
foreigners.  Do they get cut a deal on taxes in the parks?  I personally
feel very proud when I see them ohhhing and ahhhhhing our natural wonders.
The parks do a lot to soften our image as a country of violence.

Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Brush" <jbrush@AROS.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2000 7:51 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: New National Park Pass

>If you carry even 1% disability you can get a free lifetime pass.. with
>discounts on camping.  My VA disability got me the pass.  I have saved
>several hundred dollars.  I wish it worked in State Parks.

Great. Between 1% disabled, and  AARP folks, getting in free, and the
foreign visitors who pay no taxes towards the parks, it looks like there
are about 3 of us out here paying all the money to keep the parks open.

(not sure if I should put a smiley, or a frowny here)

Regards,

John