Oh My God!

Third City In Missouri To Ban Harassment Of Wheelchair Users
(Kansas City Star)
September 22, 2010

INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI– [Excerpt] Motorists of Independence: There will be no more harassment of people using wheelchairs.

Or riding bicycles. Or running. Or walking.

Anyone cited for such behavior runs the risk of a $500 fine and jail time.

Motorists harassing people using wheelchairs? Really?

Yes, really, said Schultz, an insurance agent who maintains an office just off Independence Square. He said he has seen occasional instances of motorists crowding wheelchair users as they tried to navigate crosswalks.

Entire article:
Independence bans harassment of others who share the road
http://www.InclusionDaily.com/news/2010/red/0922d.htm

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