Thursday, April 14, 2005

State Governments can be stupid too

How asinine is this. A skate park has been closed by the State Architectural Access Board because the park failed to meet handicap accessibility guidelines. Myra Berloff, director of the state Office on Disability is quoted as saying,

‘‘(The park) seems to be a lovely place. It's a place where the community gathers. I understand that these are errors, but I am inclined to say that until it is open to everyone, it is open to no one.'' (emphasis added)

This reminds me of Kurt Vonnegut's short story "Harrison Bergeron." I guess really good authors can see the future.

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