[nagdu] Re NAGDU resolution and guide dogs at zoos

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Wed Jun 30 20:47:08 UTC 2010


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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cathryn Bonnette" <cathrynisfinally at verizon.net>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
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Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 4:21 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Re NAGDU resolution and guide dogs at zoos


> Elizabeth and all,
>
> Last time I checked, rational basis was the standard of review when
> disability is the basis for a civil rights violation. That means, if I
> understand correctly, that any plausible rational basis that justifies the
> alleged discrimination will win in court. If a zoo management can explain 
> a
> need to exclude service animals including guide dogs from a zoo, (I can
> think of multiple possibilities to add to those previously mentioned) the
> zoo management wins.
>
> It seems important to avoid this type of claim from going to court for 
> such
> an adverse ruling. Credibility is sufficiently problematic in the blind
> community without this particular set back. Meanwhile there are pressing
> issues such as decreasing numbers of blind persons in federal employment 
> in
> a poor economy etc.
>
> Does this make any sense?
>
> Thanks for listening.
>
> Cathryn (& Abby)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> of Elizabeth Rene
> Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 3:14 PM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [nagdu] Re NAGDU resolution and guide dogs at zoos
>
> Michael and Rebecca, your points about red herrings and individual
> discretion are well taken.
>
> But I raise my own point because our resolution supports the 
> criminalization
>
> of activity that might have a rational basis other than discrimination.
>
> As a former prosecuting attorney, and one with a guide dog, I've learned 
> to
> be careful about when criminal sanctions should be invoked.  I also 
> believe
> in filing charges and going to the matt for a conviction when needful.
>
> Very few, if any, rights are absolute, and just about every right carries
> responsibility.  I believe that when we engage the life of another being 
> in
> the pursuit of our right to independence, then we have a corresponding
> responsibility to protect that life, and to uphold laws that honor its
> quality and dignity.
>
> No human is an island.
>
> Elizabeth
>
>
>
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