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Originally Posted by graciegirl
You are such a good person. But I need to keep reminding you that in a public place only so much can be done about directing people to do things.
Think about the line cutters at Disney. What can or is done about them?
It isn't the management that is at fault, it is the rude, selfish and uncaring people who do this. There is NO law that can be made, only directions given which even if there were flashing signs, there would be those who think...naw....they can't do nuthin' to me.
The world is changing. And I don't like it. I am pleased that nice people like you want to do what is right, but sometimes, there are no viable solutions to this kind of problem.
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Gracie, I wish I were as nice, kind, thoughtful, and even as good hearted as you. If so, I'd be a better person. I really admire the way you always advocate for positive solutions, and I agree with your opinion of The Villages in general. It's a great place to live and has few real problems.
I understand exactly what you are saying, but my point is that a civil jury may not agree with you, or with the management at the entertainment venues. I'm not worried about the selfish practice of saving seats hurting someone. I'm worried about someone getting hurt because of an incident caused by the saving of seats. One surly drunk pushes one arthritic senior to the concrete and BOOM. If that happens, you can rest assured that an aggrieved party will take that action to court to try to secure damages from whomever a jury deems to be at fault. And a jury may determine that knowing that the potential for a problem exists, and doing little to correct that situation is grounds for damages to be awarded. Damages have been awarded for far less.
Now I'm betting that if the Entertainment Division and the merchants at the various venues asked for the applicable sheriff's departments to assist with the enforcement of the current rule, in order to ensure a safe environment, they would. Wouldn't cost them a dime, and I think that fixes it. Even if the sheriff says no, they've got a stronger case in court.
I'm very happy that they are now announcing the rule!
