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Disabled activist puts city in his sights
Other Issues, posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on Jul 6, 2008 at 10:25 am

George Louie weighs over 300 pounds, he says, and when his wheelchair has to roll off an unmodified sidewalk to cross the street, "it's like going off a cliff."

Read the full story here Web Link posted Saturday, July 5, 2008, 6:36 PM

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Posted by John Delacroix, a resident of the Waverly Park neighborhood, on Jul 6, 2008 at 10:25 am

Ha ha you're fat!


Posted by eric, a resident of another community, on Jul 7, 2008 at 9:28 am

This guy is not an 'activist'! He is exploiting a well meaning but poorly written law that allows anyone to sue any entity for noncompliance with the ADA. I wonder how long he had to search Mtn View for enough non-compliant curbs to make it worth the payday?

There's a better name for Mr. Louie's profession than 'activist', but its only legal in Nevada.


Posted by USA, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood, on Jul 8, 2008 at 10:13 pm

Eric -- How about [word removed]?


Posted by USA, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood, on Jul 9, 2008 at 2:18 pm

Eric -- Apparently my word involving a donkey and a hole isn't acceptable either.

The disabled as a group is about the only remaining special interest group that is still well liked. This lard-donkey could single handedly change that.


Posted by Resident, a resident of another community, on Jul 10, 2008 at 8:43 am

Seems as if this guy is making a nice living out of suing cities. Shame he can't get a proper job and work like the rest of us.


Posted by michael hampson, a resident of another community, on Aug 10, 2008 at 5:17 pm

regardless of his motives these citys are in violation ...no one else seems to be standing up to these barriers, so i applaud him


Posted by randy edwards, a resident of another community, on Jan 14, 2009 at 2:02 am

In my opinion it is indeed unfortunate that drastic measures have to be taken to promote compliance in my area.Even the new construction storefronts seem to have only a slight understanding of what is required in a parking lot.Some times the only way to bring about compliance in a timely manner is to litigate.


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