No Dogs Allowed
First the obese, now the blind? The Department of Transportation wants to make people with guide dogs purchase an extra ticket if their canine friend is too big.
Aren't the majority of guide dogs, big? No, really. I'm confused. These dogs serve a vital purpose. They aren't pets. They assist and guide their partners who otherwise would be lost without them. As Josh points out, many of these partners can normally ownly afford their own ticket. Now they have to pay for two or wait for a bigger flight? What about holidays?
Be concerned. Apparently, our nation likes to forget what disABLED means. It all comes down to the green buck.
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Docket Clerk, Department of Transportation 400 7th Street, SW Room PL-401 Washington, D.C. 20590reference docket number OST-2004-19626-1
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