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I'm instantly reminded of Lucas Garner, a character in Larry Niven's novels. His spine has atrophied due to advanced age, but he still gets around quite well in a wheelchair.

I think a lot of actual real-life wheelchair-bound humans would object to your presumption of what they want to do.

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If they're up for the pain, they have my support.

I presumed nothing. Have you ever experienced sciatica or back pain from herniated discs so intense you piss yourself? When even breathing hurts?

If you are able to zing happily along in your Rascal Scooter and ignore the pain, my hat is off to you.

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