[quote]pushharder wrote:
Here’s my first entry:
Government Mini Golf: The Federal Regulations For Putt-Putt Courses
“…the federal government has issued new regulations governing the size, slope, and even the length of the grass fibers used on the course.”
Yes, folks, it’s the federal government’s business to help design putt putt golf courses.
What’s yours?[/quote]
It should be noted that these regulations are in place so people in wheelchairs are accommodated.
Gee-whiz, this seems awful silly, but I guess it’s okay, because our democratically elected representatives are the ones imposing it. If I didn’t know that I live in a free country, I would say something like this could only happen in a totalitarian state.
[quote]Will207 wrote:
[quote]pushharder wrote:
Here’s my first entry:
Government Mini Golf: The Federal Regulations For Putt-Putt Courses
“…the federal government has issued new regulations governing the size, slope, and even the length of the grass fibers used on the course.”
Yes, folks, it’s the federal government’s business to help design putt putt golf courses.
What’s yours?[/quote]
It should be noted that these regulations are in place so people in wheelchairs are accommodated.
[/quote]
why would you want to mention that 
Speaking of wheelchair accessible facilities:
“(Carson City, NV) ? Nevada lawmakers have rejected funding for a new execution chamber.
A joint panel turned down a request by state corrections chief Greg Cox to build the $700,000 chamber at the Ely State Prison.
Cox says the old gas chamber at the now-closed state prison in Carson City does not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Because there is no elevator access, disabled prisoners have to be carried to their execution. Cox argued this could make the state a target for future lawsuits.
There are 83 inmates on Nevada?s death row. The last execution took place in 2006.”
For the record, I had been confined to a wheelchair for a long period of my life, but I never dreamed it would be an impediment to execution by lethal gas.
Wow. I can totally relate to this thread and Push’s first post.
I used to work as an analyst for the Federal Reserve Bank, which is a quasi-governmental agency. Our Vice President used to measure the grass on bank property after it was mowed. I kid you not. He was also opposed to use of the word “which” in any written material. As such, I was advised by my manager to change all “whiches” to “thats” in any documents that were to be submitted for his review. Now, I was an English major and an editor for a number of years before I worked at the Fed. And I understand and can defend the difference between a restrictive and nonrestrictive clause. Which is exactly what I had to do in his presence. So bizarre.
[quote]pushharder wrote:
All government regulations have a “good reason.”
[/quote]
Then it is not “LUNACY”
[quote]DrSkeptix wrote:
Speaking of wheelchair accessible facilities:
“(Carson City, NV) ? Nevada lawmakers have rejected funding for a new execution chamber.
A joint panel turned down a request by state corrections chief Greg Cox to build the $700,000 chamber at the Ely State Prison.
Cox says the old gas chamber at the now-closed state prison in Carson City does not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Because there is no elevator access, disabled prisoners have to be carried to their execution. Cox argued this could make the state a target for future lawsuits.
There are 83 inmates on Nevada?s death row. The last execution took place in 2006.”
For the record, I had been confined to a wheelchair for a long period of my life, but I never dreamed it would be an impediment to execution by lethal gas.[/quote]
now that is lunacy
[quote]pushharder wrote:
[quote]Will207 wrote:
[quote]pushharder wrote:
Here’s my first entry:
Government Mini Golf: The Federal Regulations For Putt-Putt Courses
“…the federal government has issued new regulations governing the size, slope, and even the length of the grass fibers used on the course.”
Yes, folks, it’s the federal government’s business to help design putt putt golf courses.
What’s yours?[/quote]
It should be noted that these regulations are in place so people in wheelchairs are accommodated.
[/quote]
All government regulations have a “good reason.”
Our government is a bountiful reservoir of goodness. In fact, since you implied that these regulations are good I will have to reckon that our government is the "goodest’ one of all time seeing how no government in the history of mankind can match ours for volume of regulations, i.e., goodness.
Maybe we should prostrate ourselves in humble adoration before this almighty purveyor of good?
[/quote]
I see no problem with a regulation that enables wheelchair bound people to use a washroom, go grocery shopping, or even play a round of mini-putt.
Do you?
[quote]pushharder wrote:
[quote]Will207 wrote:
[quote]pushharder wrote:
Here’s my first entry:
Government Mini Golf: The Federal Regulations For Putt-Putt Courses
“…the federal government has issued new regulations governing the size, slope, and even the length of the grass fibers used on the course.”
Yes, folks, it’s the federal government’s business to help design putt putt golf courses.
What’s yours?[/quote]
It should be noted that these regulations are in place so people in wheelchairs are accommodated.
[/quote]
All government regulations have a “good reason.”
Our government is a bountiful reservoir of goodness. In fact, since you implied that these regulations are good I will have to reckon that our government is the "goodest’ one of all time seeing how no government in the history of mankind can match ours for volume of regulations, i.e., goodness.
Maybe we should prostrate ourselves in humble adoration before this almighty purveyor of good?
[/quote]
I think that this speaks in part to that “Great Man Theory” that was kicking around.
Passing a law or creating some piece of legislation is all these guys have in a way of historical legacy.
Same with dickhead mid level office management. Their legacy- A NEW FORM TO FILL OUT! That may not be one hundred percent true, but I’ve never seen it not happen.
[quote]Will207 wrote:
[quote]pushharder wrote:
[quote]Will207 wrote:
[quote]pushharder wrote:
Here’s my first entry:
Government Mini Golf: The Federal Regulations For Putt-Putt Courses
“…the federal government has issued new regulations governing the size, slope, and even the length of the grass fibers used on the course.”
Yes, folks, it’s the federal government’s business to help design putt putt golf courses.
What’s yours?[/quote]
It should be noted that these regulations are in place so people in wheelchairs are accommodated.
[/quote]
All government regulations have a “good reason.”
Our government is a bountiful reservoir of goodness. In fact, since you implied that these regulations are good I will have to reckon that our government is the "goodest’ one of all time seeing how no government in the history of mankind can match ours for volume of regulations, i.e., goodness.
Maybe we should prostrate ourselves in humble adoration before this almighty purveyor of good?
[/quote]
I see no problem with a regulation that enables wheelchair bound people to use a washroom, go grocery shopping, or even play a round of mini-putt.
Do you?
[/quote]
Then you would have no problem if the government mandated you install wheelchair access into your home and updated your bathroom so it was handicapped friendly? Just in case a handicapped person wanted to visit you of course.
[quote]cwill1973 wrote:
[quote]Will207 wrote:
[quote]pushharder wrote:
[quote]Will207 wrote:
[quote]pushharder wrote:
Here’s my first entry:
Government Mini Golf: The Federal Regulations For Putt-Putt Courses
“…the federal government has issued new regulations governing the size, slope, and even the length of the grass fibers used on the course.”
Yes, folks, it’s the federal government’s business to help design putt putt golf courses.
What’s yours?[/quote]
It should be noted that these regulations are in place so people in wheelchairs are accommodated.
[/quote]
All government regulations have a “good reason.”
Our government is a bountiful reservoir of goodness. In fact, since you implied that these regulations are good I will have to reckon that our government is the "goodest’ one of all time seeing how no government in the history of mankind can match ours for volume of regulations, i.e., goodness.
Maybe we should prostrate ourselves in humble adoration before this almighty purveyor of good?
[/quote]
I see no problem with a regulation that enables wheelchair bound people to use a washroom, go grocery shopping, or even play a round of mini-putt.
Do you?
[/quote]
Then you would have no problem if the government mandated you install wheelchair access into your home and updated your bathroom so it was handicapped friendly? Just in case a handicapped person wanted to visit you of course.
[/quote]
Buildings open to the public should have barrier free facilities.
[quote]cwill1973 wrote:
[quote]Will207 wrote:
[quote]pushharder wrote:
[quote]Will207 wrote:
[quote]pushharder wrote:
Here’s my first entry:
Government Mini Golf: The Federal Regulations For Putt-Putt Courses
“…the federal government has issued new regulations governing the size, slope, and even the length of the grass fibers used on the course.”
Yes, folks, it’s the federal government’s business to help design putt putt golf courses.
What’s yours?[/quote]
It should be noted that these regulations are in place so people in wheelchairs are accommodated.
[/quote]
All government regulations have a “good reason.”
Our government is a bountiful reservoir of goodness. In fact, since you implied that these regulations are good I will have to reckon that our government is the "goodest’ one of all time seeing how no government in the history of mankind can match ours for volume of regulations, i.e., goodness.
Maybe we should prostrate ourselves in humble adoration before this almighty purveyor of good?
[/quote]
I see no problem with a regulation that enables wheelchair bound people to use a washroom, go grocery shopping, or even play a round of mini-putt.
Do you?
[/quote]
Then you would have no problem if the government mandated you install wheelchair access into your home and updated your bathroom so it was handicapped friendly? Just in case a handicapped person wanted to visit you of course.
[/quote]
I personally would not have a problem with that :), I would go back in business the day after they pass that law. but your point is unreasonable a private residence is just that .
[quote]Will207 wrote:
Buildings open to the public should have barrier free facilities. [/quote]
Who is this “public,” and why should I be allowed to close off my house to it, but not my business? Furthermore, why should it be my responsibility to accommodate you, and not yours to support businesses that do? One allows both parties freedom, the other requires a third party’s use of coercive force.
[quote]Will207 wrote:
[quote]pushharder wrote:
[quote]Will207 wrote:
[quote]pushharder wrote:
Here’s my first entry:
Government Mini Golf: The Federal Regulations For Putt-Putt Courses
“…the federal government has issued new regulations governing the size, slope, and even the length of the grass fibers used on the course.”
Yes, folks, it’s the federal government’s business to help design putt putt golf courses.
What’s yours?[/quote]
It should be noted that these regulations are in place so people in wheelchairs are accommodated.
[/quote]
All government regulations have a “good reason.”
Our government is a bountiful reservoir of goodness. In fact, since you implied that these regulations are good I will have to reckon that our government is the "goodest’ one of all time seeing how no government in the history of mankind can match ours for volume of regulations, i.e., goodness.
Maybe we should prostrate ourselves in humble adoration before this almighty purveyor of good?
[/quote]
I see no problem with a regulation that enables wheelchair bound people to use a washroom, go grocery shopping, or even play a round of mini-putt.
Do you?
[/quote]
I have this Dilbert page-a-day calendar that a student gave me. The cartoon from Thursday is right up Push’s alley. This guy wheels a comatose co-worker into a taxidermist’s office. The taxidermist tells the person that it’s against the law to stuff humans, especially ones that are still alive.
Then he says, “But I believe in small government, so wheel him on into the back.”