[nagdu] "Smelly" & "Offensive" Odors

[Marion & Martin]

Dear All,
    I feel that the terms "smelly" and "offensive" are very subjective terms 
that open doors to discrimination! The presence of a dog, in and of itself, 
may be considered "offensive" to some, as we have already discovered! Even a 
nicely groomed dog that is perfumed may be offensive to someone! I sure hope 
the DOJ defines these terms a bit more rigorously, as we could see an 
increase in access if word ets around that "smelly and offensive" dogs can 
be removed from public accommodations!

Fraternally yours,
Marion

problems
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Johnson" <stevencjohnson at centurytel.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 9:39 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Expected DOJRuling in Next Few Weeks


> Julie,
>
> I had thought something similar, but also at that point, implementing the
> same request for reasonable accommodation or modification of policy and
> practice if indeed these regs are approved as is.  We know that State laws 
> cannot be more restrictive, and if we are interpreting this correctly, 
> they are not, but does the mere fact that the Federal law changes also 
> change the State's by default?  I don't think so, but maybe one of the 
> attorney's on the listserv might be able to shed more light on this, or 
> perhaps Marion as he has definitely vested a lot of time into 
> understanding these changes.
>
> The word *smelly* is more specifically underlined by the word offensive, 
> and hopefully, there will be some more clear definition of what this 
> actually is.  However, if there is not, then this is definitely not good 
> as so many have already pointed out scenarios where simply walking through 
> a rain shower, sprinkler, or even after a pup has had a really hard and 
> intense workout, has a tendency to emit odors that some do find offensive. 
> I honestly don't like either word.
>
> Steve
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> Steve
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