Reply #19: According to the article.... [View All]

...the people who allegedly saw him called the police because they thought it wasn't right for him to be able to do this. It is perfectly legal. And they didn't hit him, nor did they cause any danger to themselves. So what's to complain about? And this man is known for driving his wheelchair all over the city. He's a fixture in the community. It's a small community so the traffic from the video appears to be minimal, or what one would expect in a small town. He's not trying to cross interstates or major highways. Just travel down the street in town where he lives. And that unfortunately aren't in compliance with the ADA under federal law.

There are always objects, people and obstacles that one must encounter on the roadways. We can't limit someone's right to move about freely simply because its an inconvenience for us, or a perceived threat they may be risking to themselves. We take these risks ourselves every time we cross the street, but never think in those terms because we're ambulatory. In that respect, its a matter of perception.

And as a movie that I love is entitled: "Whose Life Is It Anyway?"

DeSwiss :)