ADA And Politician's Views

[NEPACIL]

The on-going issue of politicians not supporting the ADA should be of
high importance for those with disabilities. Many in elected office or
running for elected office will not go on record with their positions.
We need to find out where people stand before they are put in office
or by the next election for those currently serving.

Example, "Joe Sonka, a local blogger for Barefoot and Progressive,
questioned Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY) if his support for Paul extended
to Paul’s opposition of the Americans with Disabilities Act and much
of the Civil Rights Act. Whitfield, like many Republicans, dodged the
question, claiming Paul never took issue with either of the laws." Is
there something you're not telling us Rep. Whitfield?

While Kentucky officials and candidates are in the news for their
views, don't think that their views are only held by a few in
Kentucky. It's a lot easier to not say anything for fear of upsetting
one side of a debate vs another. Even if you vote only for candidates
in one party know where they stand on the issues don't just give away
your vote.

[Roar]

I couldn't agree more, especially given the nature of some of our
grass roots movments in neandrathral (sic) nature and digging deep
into facist and racist nature (fear mongering and bigotry), we need to
be ever vigilant of our "elected" and wanna be's in how they view the
ADA and our disability communities. we need to emphasize this
question to our press when they interview and report...make is a
manditory question and set records straight for all citizens to make
an intelligent decision. I laude NEPACIL and the NEPA Disability
Coalition in creating the first forum and debate of our candidates for
the 22nd district PA senate race. It put on record candidates sense
of, and willingness to stand behind the disability community in their
assessments and possible bills that will be created; most importantly
when whomever wins gives vote to the budget.

Rory

[NEPACIL NEPACIL]

Agreed. We should make this an annual forum and debate but change the

districts. Next time have the representatives or legislators.

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[PROUDO...@aol.com]

 

 

I hope that you are being fair and balanced on views. Some people just don't like the government in their business. Would you? Why does the government have to force people to care? Why can't business do things without being forced? Some businesses do. Maybe we should only give them our business. But how many able body people refuse to go to businesses that don't have ramps? It starts with the 'man in the mirror. So before demonizing politicians, you have to understand the theory they are coming from.

[wreg60]

The government doesn't force businesses to care - just to be
accessible. The issue is civil rights. Someone in a wheelchair has
just as much right to patronize a restaurant with a few steps as
someone without disabilities. Rand Paul considers this as being
"forced." Is it?
Face it - many businesses will not remove barriers without being told
to do so. Just imagine how many inaccessible places we'd encounter if
the ADA had not been passed.

[NEPACIL NEPACIL]

Could CIL's exist without the ADA? I don't see it being possible. Maybe not nationwide but it would be very difficult for individual CIL's to advocate.

[Rory Giovannucci]

PROUDOFLU...  I can understand your disdain for government "getting into people's business,"( the current Republican mantra), however I agree with wreg60's point of view in that government doesn't force people to care, only follow through with what is the ethical and moral road to integrate all members of our society.  With regard to business owners who need to make accessible elements of their "store fronts," this is required only upon new construction and remodeling. It is good business to facilitate our elderly, our persons with disabilities, they too are consumers who purchase. In statistical effect, it is GOOD business to have a commercial entity accessible. It is the same with housing as well, make it accessible and create a more permanent resident thus saving thousands in repair and remodel. 

 

As to demonizing politicians, they are elected to represent their "entire" constituency and are thus beholding to all of their respective districts, not just the PAC or Lobby interests. I refer you to a quote to sum up what government's role is in our lives: 

"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have little."

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 2nd Inaugural Address 1/20/1937  We are the summation of how we treat the least of our citizens....  nuff said!

 

Rory

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