[pct-l] ADA

[jeff.singewald at commerceone.com (jeff.singewald@commerceone.com)]

Jan,

Unfair?  Give me a break!  How bout plopping yourself into a wheelchair for a day or a week and experience what it might be like to live your life in one.  Keep in mind, most people that are disabled, are not disabled by their choosing.  Some are born with handicaps and some incur them throughout their lifes.  Believe it or not, some handicaps are the result of accidents that may not even be the fault of the disabled.  You indicate that you have no problem with compassion for those that are challenged and suggest that people of this country should pay to make it happen, but as it is now the burden falls on the property owner.  Come on!  What's next, Jan?  Should property owners, such as restaurants and hotels, not be required to ensure safe drinking water and proper food preparation and storage facilities?  Should we assume that since these are public-accessible facilities and that we may one day frequent these businesses that we should pay for them?  No, it is the cost of doing business in this country to make your business suitable for ALL people.  

Jeff



>I have no problem with the benefits and compassion for those who are 
>challenged. If the people of this country choose to legislate to create 
>a barrier free environment, then the people of this country should pay 
>to make it happen.

>The way it is now, the property owner must provide out of his/her own 
>pocket. Seems unfair to me.