Re:DoT proposes to narrow the definition of service animal o...
by avalys on Tuesday January 28, 2020 @10:32PM
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Exactly. The current bullshit situation is due to a federal regulation that requires airlines allow emotional support animals. This proposal would simply eliminate that requirement.
Re:DoT proposes to narrow the definition of service animal o...
by zyang on Tuesday January 28, 2020 @10:46PM
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I’m glad because people are abusing the system. I have a coworker that spent a lot of money getting her dog trained and certified so she could bring it into restaurants. All it does is tying up resources from people that actually need service dogs.
Re:DoT proposes to narrow the definition of service animal o...
by Jamwinner on Wednesday January 29, 2020 @05:04AM
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I wish we could persucute those who abuse the system. Hving my compassion gamed for your furbaby makes me seethe.
Re:DoT proposes to narrow the definition of service animal o...
by rezgi on Wednesday January 29, 2020 @03:28AM
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> Rather than using the federal government to force airlines to allow these animals on board, we should trust airlines and passengers to find what works best through the marketplace.
Because we all know self-regulation works so well for the consumers.
Re:DoT proposes to narrow the definition of service animal o...
by useragent86 on Tuesday January 28, 2020 @10:41PM
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"Democracy dies in darkness."
> There is no federal ban. If Delta wants to allow a therapeutic wombat on board, Uncle Sam will not get in the way.
> If some airlines crack down, others can market themselves as pet-friendly. Rather than using the federal government to force airlines to allow these animals on board, we should trust airlines and passengers to find what works best through the marketplace.