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  But germs!
  In the hospital I work in we installed  a hand wave sensor thing to open the door because germs!
context: I suspect people just like touching buttons, which is a slightly different motivation at least >
  
  This was my original motivation.  
  Then I had kids, and my hands were usually full.  
  Then COVID hit, and I was actively avoiding door handles.
  Now I'm back to doing it because I like to push buttons. >
  
  The moral part of your argument is weak because you aren’t hurting anyone by pressing that button. It’s not like parking in a handicapped spot >
  
  Every cycle of the mechanism that opens that door is wear and tear on the door. By using the mechanism when you don't have to, you are negatively impacting anyone who does need it because it may not work when they need it to.
  This is for an individual to decide for themselves, however. I'm never going to shame someone for using it because not all disabilities are visible. >
  
  It's a door though. It's meant to open and close a bunch. It's built to withstand wear and tear. If the one time a disabled person goes to use it it doesn't work then that's just really bad luck and not the fault of anyone before. >
  
  As someone who is disabled; seemingly able-bodied people benefiting from disability access in ways that do not harm disabled bodies is a non-issue. A lot of doors equipped with accessibility openers are heavy and it can be significantly more accessible for everyone to utilize the automatic function.
  Also; you have no way of knowing if the people using the button are able-bodied or not. Some people have invisible or episodic disabilities. I am one of the latter and even if I'm not currently using a mobility aid I still can't push most doors open. >
  
  My understanding is that disability aids like the buttons or ramps being liked by able bodied people is preferred because then it becomes more common. Similar to many people with gluten allergies benefiting from the gluten free trends. An automatic door harms no one and benefits a lot of people, why not make it more common? >
  
  100% this >
  
  "You're taking advantage of something meant for handicapped people "
  If my benefit doesn't diminish theirs, so what? And if you think their benefit is diminished simply because I also benefit, you're being incredibly foolish. >
  
  …I bet you walk up the curb ramps when you use the cross walk… >
  
  Very unpopular opinion.  
  I see absolutely no reason why somebody can't ise the button.   It affects literally nobody. >
  
  
  That feature is there for people who actually need it
  
  Also for people who simply want to use it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ >
  
  Most doors with a handicap function are extremely heavy when I try to open them without using the button, so.. yeah. Ain't about breaking my shoulder on my way to uni >
  
  Door handles are disgusting and will use the button whenever possible.  Sorry, not sorry. >
  
  Door handles are disgusting but you'll touch the button? Spot on logic there! >
  
  The button can usually be easily pressed with the back of my forearm or my elbow. 
  Also, I have arthritis in my hands and those automatic doors are heavy. I'm sure I wouldn't look disabled to you, but I usually press the button. >
  
  No most of the time the handicapped doors are big and bulky for a reason of course. >
  
  It’s not that deep bro. Some people just like pushing buttons. It’s fun. >
  
  Oh Im so lazy and I use it all the time yiss >
  
  Sometimes it ain’t that deep. Sometimes people’s inner kid jumps out and they wanna press a big button. >
  
  Bingo!! >
  
  You shouldn’t be allowed to use doors that automatically open when you get close to them. >
  
  And you ask everyone you see using the door opener whether they're able bodied or not? or do you just assume they are? >
  
  I used to pull data lines in a hospital and it was encouraged to use the buttons to maintain sanitary conditions. >
  
  Couldn't possibly be that the button says "Press To Open". It's not explicitly for handicapped individuals. Maybe others also just have OCD and would prefer to smack it with anything but their hands (me). >
  
  Is this just the whiny day of pathetic people calling other people lazy? Y’all are sad. >
  
  Eat my shit >
  
  I don't like germs so I press it with my elbow. Don't like it? Stay mad. >
  
  You does it make you angry that other people would want to do something easier? >
  
  The buttons help me avoid the awkward "holding the door for someone too long or not long enough".
  I press the button, you have until the door closes automatically to make it through or hold your own door. Let the machine decide.