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Originally Posted by Lurch
Interesting article in a similar vein, except in this case Orthodox Jews were the complaining party. Basically, a gym in Montreal put in opaque glass for a workout studio window to avoid offending a synagogue next door.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl...tory/National/ |
Yet there ae some noteable differences. The two parties worked together to come to a compramise - no one asked for special treatment, for a sperate walkway or entance to be built. The offended party footed the bill (accepted financial penalty). Could they work out a better compramise - maybe.
BUT I think the onus is on the cogregation to either change the configuration of their building (they did tint their own windows) or mandate that their students use other exits and pathways. They are the ones who need to make an accomodation. Not the 'Y' or the city.
Now, I also believe that you cannot live with your head in the sand and protect your children from every little thing - as the Satmar's do. At some point you have to live in this world.