An article from MSNBC.com. There may be (and often is) more to the story, but I haven't gone hunting for it.

http://overheadbin.m...er-coaster?lite

I'm interested in the view of coaster enthusiasts on this one. I already know what KI would say. What do you think?

I remember there was a different thread about a similar topic a couple mounths ago on here, and I guess now it has happened again.

Also see this discussion on a nearly identical situation: http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?/topic/25001-teen-girl-with-no-hands-turned-away-at-universalseaworld/

Sorry about the repeat. I haven't drilled down that far in the topics.

Nevermind.

It's not a repeat because it's a different case; I'm just pointing out that a similar situation has made the news before.

Yeah, it's not really new. I think it's odd that he has demonstrated the ability to secure the restraints without assistance, yet he's considered ineligible for the ride.

I don't see how hands has to do with anything, most people don't hold on anyway during the ride, so I think it's wrong to not let him ride.

I believe that argument, PKI, led to the conclusion that if the ride had to be e-vaced and he was required to hold on to something for safety he'd not be able to.

That's the "What if?" game. My answer was always "We'll deal with it." If they have so little faith in the reliability of the ride, why is anyone allowed on it? In this case, I would say that he has sufficient use of the remainder of his hands that holding to safety equipment would not be a huge issue. Wheelchair users are permitted to transfer to the train, but in the event of an evacuation no one will be able to carry them down.

The bottom line in many of these cases is that the fear of liability has made it impossible for anyone to exercise good judgement and common sense in the corporate world.

^ I think that is the best point right there. I get the "what if scenarios?" but if you do with one, you must do with all. Okay so he may not be able to hold on, but what would the person who has CP or parkinson's do? They can transfer from wheel chair to coaster car (as they should), but what would happen in an emergency?