For Musicians, Is Money Over Art?

Common sense would dictate that anyone with physical and mental disabilities needs to find ways to adapt to the society as a whole (“Ruling Could Force Theater Alterations,” Nov. 28).

Although there is no question that the society also must try to make life easier for the disabled, Judge Florence-Marie Cooper’s demand on AMC Entertainment Inc. theaters seems to go beyond logic. I wonder who will benefit by her ruling if all the theaters with stadium seating need to be torn down.

In fact, if carried to the extreme, the economic burden probably would break the back of our society and endanger public safety as well. For example, many disabled are prohibited from sitting in roomier rows at airplane exits because they would be unable to assist in an emergency evacuation. Are they then also considered segregated and discriminated against under Judge Cooper’s ruling?

Should auto manufacturers be required to install special but very costly instruments on all cars so that people with all sorts of physical or mental disabilities would be able to operate them?

The Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted with great intentions; it was just too bad that our lawmakers had adopted a shoot-before-asking approach in passing this act.

John T. Chiu

Newport Beach

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That’s just great. The only theater chain in Southern California that consistently screens open-captioned movies for the hearing impaired is hit for violating the Americans With Disabilities Act for its seating arrangements.

Stuart Watson

Redondo Beach