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<p align="justify" style="line-height:100%; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><font face="Verdana"><b>Why
are people upset with Southwest? </b></font></span></p>
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<p align="justify" style="line-height:100%; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Verdana"><span style="font-size:10pt;"> Southwest
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it will now strictly enforce a policy of charging passengers
of size for two seats.</span></font></p>
<p align="justify" style="line-height:100%; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;"><font face="Verdana"><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span><BR></font><span style="font-size:10pt;"><font face="Verdana"><b>What are the civil rights implications airline
policies charging larger passengers more money to travel?</b><BR><BR> The right to
travel between the states has always been recognized as an important issue in
the struggle for equal rights in the United States. Perhaps more than ever,
today the ability to access travel accommodations is an essential element of
participation in the mainstream of society. Whether<BR>it be for business
reasons or familial obligations, fat people need to be able to reliably,
safely, and in a timely fashion reach their destinations.<BR> </font></span></p>
<p align="justify" style="line-height:100%; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><font face="Verdana"> Fat people face
a lot of discrimination. In particular, fat people as a group suffer
financially. For example, in 1993 the New England Journal of Medicine
reported that fat women average a staggering $6,710 less in yearly household
income than their thin peers. This population cannot afford to pay double for
the same trip. Because of airline policies like Southwest's, there will be
people who cannot travel to weddings and funerals. There will be people who
are refused jobs, scholarships, or other opportunities because their travel
costs will be too high.</font></span></p>
<p align="justify" style="line-height:100%; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><font face="Verdana"><BR><b>I am traveling on Southwest soon- what
should I do?<BR></b></font></span></p>
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<p align="justify" style="line-height:100%; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><font face="Verdana"> How you decide to respond to the policy is a personal
decision. Regardless of your approach, it is a good idea to take notes or to
tape your interactions with airline and airport personnel. In addition, it is
also wise to record your feelings leading up to and during your trip. It
is always a good idea to check with an attorney in your area who can give
you legal advice based on your personal circumstances.</font></span></p>
<p align="justify" style="line-height:100%; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><font face="Verdana"><BR> Remember, your
experience and story are important. Careful notes may help you or someone
else take action to change the policy. If you want to share your experience
publicly, you can do so by clicking on respond and adding a comment</font></span></p>
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that could even remotely be construed as civil disobedience should consult
with an attorney in advance.</b></font></span></p>
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<p align="justify" style="line-height:100%; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><font face="Verdana"> <BR> If something noteworthy happens on your
trip, you can contact me directly to discuss options. Remember NOT to post
confidential information on the public site.<BR><BR><b>What is your opinion
about the statement Southwest posted on their web site?</b><BR><BR> Southwest's
statement attempts to present a company that values many types of diversity,
including weight/size diversity. Not only is this in contradiction to the
policy making fat people pay double, but also is contradicted by their stated
"Qualifications and Requirements" for the position of Customer Service Agent.
Customer service agents are required to have and maintain a weight in
proportion to their height such that "a neat appearance is maintained." The
policy continues: "Only standard uniform sizes are available. Men's uniforms
range in waist size from 27 to 42 inches. Women's uniforms range in size from
0 to 18. No tailor-made uniforms are permitted." This is a textbook example
of a biased policy.<BR><BR><b>I want to support this issue, but sometimes I
feel crowded by being next to a bigger person- how can I reconcile these
feelings?</b><BR><BR> Large people do not want to encroach on the seats of other
passengers. They simply want to be able to travel in as dignified and
comfortable a manner as possible. To maximize profits, airlines have
minimized space for travel.<BR></font></span></p>
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<p align="justify" style="line-height:100%; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><font face="Verdana"> This is an issue that affects most travelers, and
it is important for travelers to stick together on this issue and hold
airlines accountable for the space choices they make.<BR><BR><b>How can
I help?</b></font></span></p>
<p align="justify" style="line-height:100%; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><font face="Verdana"><BR> If you are an interested attorney or person with legal skills and
are interested in working in coalition with other attorneys on this
issue, please contact me via e-mail or telephone. </font></span><FONT face="Verdana"><A
href="mailto:[email protected]"><span style="font-size:10pt;">[email protected]</span></A></FONT></p>
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<td width="220" bgcolor="white"><P><FONT face="Verdana,Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Sondra Solovay, Esq.
<BR>2625 Alcatraz Avenue, PMB#261 <BR>Berkeley, CA 94705 </span></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Verdana,Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Office: (510) 839-8743
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in volunteering your time in a non-legal capacity, please e-mail with your
contact information and the type of work you would like to
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href="mailto:[email protected]"><font face="Verdana"><span style="font-size:10pt;">[email protected]</span></font></A><span style="font-size:10pt;"><font face="Verdana"><BR><BR> If you have a limited amount of time, send your opinion to
your national representatives and to Southwest. Be sure to also send a copy
of your correspondence to one of the national organizations like NAAFA or
ISAA, or to me at </font></span><A
href="mailto:[email protected]"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><font face="Verdana">[email protected]</font></span></A><span style="font-size:10pt;"><font face="Verdana">.</font></span><font face="Verdana"><BR><BR><BR></font></p>
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