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Old 08-16-2010, 07:41 AM
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I know we got slightly off subject but I have to chime in on the "Reasonable Accommodation Policy".

In our community there are many aches and pains that can prevent us from being as active as we would like. Some things are quite obvious to the bystander, some are not. Someone may appear to be able to walk easily to get from point A to point B but prolonged walking may be against their doctor's advice. Or more painful than an observer could possibly know.

There is a provision for a golfer to drive on the greens, with a special single person golf cart. (You can rent them at the championship courses.) If the person Fumar observed reads this, and truly needs to drive on the green, I hope they will take advantage of using these specialized carts.

I also hope that all of us can be compassionate enough to realize the people using the "Reasonable Accommodation" probably have an injury or illness that is with them 24 hours a day and this policy allows them to enjoy a round of golf in a world where their activities have been reduced in many ways.
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