tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370534.post2961729375665126656..comments2023-10-31T04:37:20.113-07:00Comments on Bloviating Zeppelin: The ADA Nazis again at work:Bloviating Zeppelinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359816456769157176noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370534.post-50116529301546886592012-04-08T13:43:05.253-07:002012-04-08T13:43:05.253-07:00You know, this all point to what is wrong with pol...You know, this all point to what is wrong with politics and government these days... it's a monopoly run by corrupt lawyers for corrupt lawyers. It's always about the money and not caring how it comes in so long as it's in their bank accounts. ADA is just another protection racket.Catherine Moore-Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15930576145575977884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370534.post-15423968747205308632012-04-05T11:40:26.737-07:002012-04-05T11:40:26.737-07:00BZ,
As you know, my husband is in a wheelchair and...BZ,<br />As you know, my husband is in a wheelchair and will be in that wheelchair for the rest of his life.<br /><br />Therefore, there are some places that he cannot access. We accept those limitations. No bitching.<br /><br />But I <b>WILL</b> bitch about one this we've had a lot of difficulty with: medical office buildings that have been retrofitted to comply with ADA regulations but <b>STILL</b> are virtually unusable, particularly when I, 60 years old and with chronic back problems, try to get my husband into those buildings and into those buildings' bathrooms. <br /><br />You might say, "Find another doctor." Well, that isn't so easy!Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370534.post-83594384838632671082012-04-04T15:39:18.610-07:002012-04-04T15:39:18.610-07:00WSF: quite true. Interesting to note your insight...WSF: quite true. Interesting to note your insight into the issue and thank you for this.<br /><br />Bushwack: let me one UP you on that. When I supervised our EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course) for my department, that was a site where we trained cops and firefighters to drive vehicles: cars, fire apparatus, box medics and authority motors. Emergency responders, in other words. We taught them basic driver training skills, emergency response and pursuit skills.<br /><br />I had to put in a stupid WHEELCHAIR RAMP to the classrooms in order to comply with ADA. That cost the departments and the JPA involved THOUSANDS and THOUSANDS of dollars -- paid by TAXPAYERS. <br /><br />You know of any COPS and FIREFIGHTERS in WHEELCHAIRS that are emergency responders??<br /><br />sdkar: that's nice to think about, perhaps, but that's not the proper way to go. The real way to go, the only effective and long-lasting way to go is via LEGISLATION limiting tort payoff, limiting monies made by attorneys, and instituting the LOSER PAYS program.<br /><br />∞ ≠ ø : Nazis and Weimar -- damn mister, I didn't think of that. Nicely done.<br /><br />AA: I sure as hell don't recommend that. I believe that legislation is the best, longest-lasting answer.<br /><br />Leticia: he's got a personal axe to grind, that much is patently clear. In my humble opinion.<br /><br />BZBloviating Zeppelinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359816456769157176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370534.post-42416470058565869392012-04-04T15:13:51.687-07:002012-04-04T15:13:51.687-07:00Talk about taking advantage of innocent business o...Talk about taking advantage of innocent business owners, and to hear that some were even shut down. How does that scumbag live with himself?<br /><br />And then setting up payment plans. It almost sounds like he's part of the Mafia. <br /><br />Those people complied with his complaint and still have to fork out money, which they probably, don't really have.<br /><br />He is targeting small business owners who are more than likely desperate to keep their doors and then have to deal with an extortionist on wheels.<br /><br />What disgusting behavior. I honestly hope someone will beat him at his own game. You can tell he is an arrogant piece of crap.<br /><br />I am sorry that he did suffer a horrific accident, but that is no excuse to take out his anger and frustration on innocent business owners.Trekkie4Everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03226981394122557804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370534.post-20967691235519782632012-04-04T09:56:54.958-07:002012-04-04T09:56:54.958-07:00Sickening ambulance chasing dirtbag! Just like da...Sickening ambulance chasing dirtbag! Just like damned near every other scum sucking lawyer in the country. Some day he will pick on the wrong little guy and get a serious case of lead poisoning, or at least that is what he deserves!Average Americanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211406136371011324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370534.post-1255164460524964602012-04-04T09:53:26.502-07:002012-04-04T09:53:26.502-07:00Sickening ambulance chasing dirtbag! Just like da...Sickening ambulance chasing dirtbag! Just like damned near every other scum sucking lawyer in the country. Some day he will pick on the wrong little guy and get a serious case of lead poisoning, or at least that is what he deserves!Average Americanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211406136371011324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370534.post-77441947435813582382012-04-04T09:16:10.657-07:002012-04-04T09:16:10.657-07:00Nazis in the Weimar? Say it isn't so.
So if t...Nazis in the Weimar? Say it isn't so.<br /><br />So if the hash marks go on the passenger side that means the driver would back in to the spot. Correct me if I am wrong but is that not what motor vehicle law prefers, back to park forward onto the road? <br /><br />As to Mr. Johnson, I was watching Magnum Force the other day and it occurred to me that.........;)∞ ≠ øhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06834609205321754608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370534.post-15144760183609193232012-04-04T08:20:12.891-07:002012-04-04T08:20:12.891-07:00There is a way to stop guys like this. And that i...There is a way to stop guys like this. And that is to beat them at their own game. The article say he drives around in his Ford van looking for lawsuits to file. Well, since he makes his living driving, take that away from him. I bet if a slew of people who drove in front of Scott slammed on their brakes in order to avoid hitting a stray animal that darted out in front of them just as Scott was looking into a business parking lot for violations instead of keeping his eyes on the road, a rear end collision would probably occur. Now, the poor guy who properly and legally stopped his vehicle in order to avoid an accident became the victim of a person who is more focused on looking at businesses to sue instead of keeping their eyes on the road. That's a lawsuit. Also, that's 3 points on your driver's license. Well, it this happens enough times where this horrible driver who refuses to be careful, accumulates 12 points, he loses his license for a year. If he is caught driving with a suspended licence, arrests and jailtime will eventually ensue. Plus, there are the lawsuits from the victims he rear ended and eventually, auto insurance companies will refuse to insure your automobile. Also, after a certain number of accidents in which the same driver is at fault, it could be determined that this person is a permanent safety risk to others on the roadway and could result in permanent suspension of his driver's license. <br /><br />It's all in the law. <br /><br />It's the action of 99% of lawyers like this that give the 1% a bad name. <br /><br />I went to law school and I can tell you first hand...most lawyers are jerks. It's one of the main reasons I am not a lawyer today.sdkarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09144897729994333372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370534.post-85139018957076437292012-04-03T20:17:12.606-07:002012-04-03T20:17:12.606-07:00ADA FKD us too... Back when the wife was expanding...ADA FKD us too... Back when the wife was expanding the church. We put in a nice front gathering area. Mind you there's no fence on most of the property but in the front we did decorative iron fencing. And gates to keep the skateboarders out of the area.. We wanted to fence it in. COULDN'T due to ADA regs. We had to install a ramp in front and it had to stay open even at night. Even when NO SERVICE or activity was scheduled or on going.<br /><br />So we ended up with gates on two sides locked with an open ramp in front to comply... So we had skateboarders screwing up the scenery, gangbangers partying in the front during the night.. with accompanying art work... <br /><br />Typical case of first step laws getting out of control...Bushwackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04526043643313096753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370534.post-64081006044701979292012-04-03T19:15:17.250-07:002012-04-03T19:15:17.250-07:00Goes to show being handicapped doesn't prevent...Goes to show being handicapped doesn't prevent you from being an asshole. California has a whole industry built around ADA. Google has twelve pages listing consultants of one kind or another.<br /><br />Having done over 200 of these ADA surveys in 2004-2005, I never found a business that didn't have some violation. For example, cracks or expansion joints in parking aprons deeper then 1/2".<br /><br />That said, many of the gas stations/convenience stores had so much crap stacked in the aisles the fire departments should shut them down.<br /><br />Perhaps Mr. Johnson doesn't care that many of the barriers are in place for the safety of the employees from armed robbers. Another example. Restrooms with exterior doors have many dangers.Well Seasoned Foolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16670165728759453075noreply@blogger.com