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To: RandFan

so this is a legit blind person who needs a guide dog, or just a jackass who wants to bring the dog everywhere?
Dogs don’t belong in every space.


31 posted on 11/24/2024 4:18:01 AM PST by ronniesgal ( he's back, baby!)
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To: ronniesgal

I was suspicious about that too, but he really is blind. Details buried far down in the article describe how the man became completely blind (I think by his teens) due to glaucoma, hypertension, and other conditions.

Reportedly in Britain denial of service due to a guide dog is unlawful, but it is a criminal offence only for taxis and similar conveyances. For restaurants, inns, etc., it is a civil matter. Collecting evidence, suing, and maybe getting some pittance is on the victim — a ridiculous burden on a blind person. It’s hard enough just to get around for life’s essentials.

I’m guessing dog-hating South Asians are the main jerks discriminating in Britain.


84 posted on 11/24/2024 8:06:07 AM PST by Chewbarkah
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