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^ This would change the face of everything. Can she paddle a canoe? Can she use ski poles? Can she zip line? Can she hitch-hike? Can she use foam fingers? Can she make a snowball? Can she mountain climb? Can she fish using an actual pole? My ultimate (and serious) question: can she drive a car? This will ultimately get dismissed because the park did not say she could not enjoy the whole park, just one particular ride. There is a big difference between the two. Due to financial constraints, the is NO WAY all park/ ride manufacturer can accomodate every disability. I have issues with this type of lawsuit. While I feel for her, she is (in a round about way) saying: "Since I cannot ride, nobody can."

^ I get that. A family that is willing to blatently lie, would be looking for some type of payoff. Her parents are not suing the park.

I really cannot believe her parents would blatently lie about a subject and then go on camera about it. They appear to be too caring for that.

^ Richfield Colusium located between Cleveland & Akron. What a PAIN! Ralph Wilson Stadium to Buffalo is just under 20 miles. Arrowhead Stadium to Kansas City is 8 miles. Gillette Stadium to Boston is 20 miles (you would be surprised how many people ask where the city of "New England" is at for the Patriots) Reliant Stadium to Houston is 9 miles. Etc. Etc......

^ Due to the business I am in, I cannot agree. When it comes to safety, just because something happened once does not mean it will always repeat. (Assumption is the mother of all screwups) It also does not mean since a mistake was made the first time, the same mistake will be allowed to continue to happen. As stated in the article, she was not allowed on a ride at another park- so the situation is not new to her or her family. Given her unfortunate (and unique) situation, she needs take the less embarrassing path (it was stated the feeling was an issue) and be sure (until the park/ ride ops know her) to always inquire.

^ I don't remember.

Anyone remember Al Davis & Irwindale? They would have stayed the L.A. Raiders. Not to mention, much of the allure of the NFL (including apparel) is focused on marketing. Imagine trying to sell: seats, apparel, TV contracts, and selling the name Santa Clara (from San Francisco) as being the same product. Good luck with that project!

If parks were qualified to make safety decisions for coasters, they would also be qualified to build them. Anyone remember the last time KI used their own resources to build a coaster?

Reading the title of the topic (obviously not thinking), I asked myself: "Why would anyone care about a panorama pic of KI's Skyline? They must really love chili!"

I believe she was not allowed on for more than not being able to hold the restraints. What the article does not say is if she was able to buckle herself in/ pull the restraint w/o assistance or if she would be able to remove herself from the buckle/ restraints in a reasonable amount of time. She also may not be able to effectively hold railings if an evac were to be performed. I have seen guests of exceptional size (at CP & KI) be asked to leave a ride due to not being able to buckle themselves in even though after enough struggle (or assistance) they would be able to engage buckle/ restraint. I also am surprised the article does not mention if she is capable of driving a car. Given she is 17, the question/ issue had to of come up by now.

Cheetahs never prosper....

I sympathize with the girl, and feel terrible that there are things I can do that she cannot. I also praise her determination to lead a life like everyone else, she can influence many people that have disablities. That said..... I cannot play football, I do not have the physical talents to do it. Should I sue the NFL for discrimination? I cannot dunk a basketball, I do not have the physical talents to do it. Should I petition the NBA & NCAA to lower the hoop heights? I cannot perform open heart surgery. I so not have the mental skill to do it. I have no idea who to complain to.... Extreme cases? They sure are. Just like she has an unfortunate extreme case. If parks/ coaster designers had to cater with every unfortunate case like this, we would never be able to enjoy an amusement park again. Many in today's society are WAY too sensitive. It has become acceptable to hand out trophies & praise for a 6th place finish. This type of action had great intentions, but has resulted in an entitlement attitude by many. Praise should not be given for a 6th place finish, just like coasters cannot be designed for every person.

This is a very touchy subject, one that there are no winners and also one that has many victims- including parks. Interpretations of rules is difficult for everyone to agree on. What I believe is one way is most likely different for someone else. I'm sure this particular park visitor is more than capable of handling herself on the ride like everyone else given she has lived with this unfortunate condition her whole life. The ride attendants have no way of knowing this (how could they?). Their safest decision is to not allow her to ride. Sure, she was allowed sometime ago. It was a mistake, everyone makes them. What about the park visitor that has casts on both hands? Are both visitors to be treated the same, or is each visitor different? I want everyone to remember the Darian Lake visitor that fell out of the train last year that had no legs. Nobody wants to live with the memory that as a ride attendant, poor judgement was used. Safety is top priority. If Kraken broke down and riders had to be escorted down the lift hill, could she hold on to the railings? I have no idea, and I'm sure anyone that does not know her either can honestly say yes. I agree with Jcgoble3 that the family should be recognized for not seeking monetary damages. But I do question why they did not ask the question of being able to ride before getting in line before every ride. That would have certainly solved the embarrassment issue.

Although I am not a fan of these polls, it is nice to see Ravine Flyer II from little Waldameer in Erie, PA get some love.

^ 5+ years for a business loan is extremely long. 10+ is almost unheard of.

Money is still owed on SoB?

OTSR will often tighten during a ride giving the rider a feeling of the restraint moving. Don't worry, it didn't loosen.

Next to KCKC, I would rather the 'tiques come back more than any ride removed, or SBNO, at KI.

Tis' the season. The offseason.

Given the $30 million already spent, combined with the $10 million spent on TG for the "rehab", another $7 million is not out that much more considering SoB is much larger (length & height) than TG. Even without the TG treatment, SoB (initial cost & years of "fixes") is/ was one of the most expensive coasters in the World. Pouring more money into a product that will always have question marks (as well as blackmarks) just does not make financial sense.

Too many stipulations. Many guests will not take the time to read the fine print.

What story deserves elimination to then include CF?

While I agree that SoB is not a high priority, the examples you gave were planned many years ago, while SoB being closed down was not in the plans. Capital for an SoB project (re-do or taer down) will be significant and needs to be planned for at least two years.

Should old SoB be forgotten, And never brought to mind? Should old SoB be forgotten, And days of long ago ! We two have run about the helices And pulled the loop out, But we have wandered many a weary foot For old long ago. We two have rolled (crashed) into the station From April until Fall time, But enthusiasts among us have roared Since old long ago. And there is a hand, a neck, a broken sternum my trusty friend, And give us no support, And we will take a goodwill Aleve (for pain) For old long ago! And surely you will pay for that pain, And surely I will smile as you come down! And we will take the vision of a great coaster yet For old long ago!

From Google First- Really? Give me a break... Second- I'll take Albert Einstein over Google anyday.