Re: [at-l] Re: A.D.A. & A.T. but OT

[bullard@northnet.org]

At 01:54 PM 11/23/99 -0500, kahley7 wrote:
>As an side issue, I heard a reference to the ADA in connection to
>the Egyptian Air Crash.  A talking head said that the ADA was compelling
>airlines to accept pilots with certain emotional or mental conditions that
>they would not ordinarily hire.
>
This ADA paranoia is bordering on the absurd. It was an EGYPTAIR flight and
crew. The ADA is a UNITED STATES law, not Egyptian Law. They don't hire in
response to US Law even if that was a requirement (Which I doubt).

Saunterer
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