And people wonder why I don't like this city some times.

[minwee]

Yesterday afternoon I found myself walking through the PATH downtown and I came across a woman with a newborn baby in a stroller standing next to a short flight of stairs

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[minwee]

Apparently neither does a building security guard who is unable to get up from his desk and walk downstairs.

[baal_kriah]

I guess moral handicaps don't count ;-)

[mightydoll]

I had this happen to me once, in a spot where I could SEE the guard, distantly (union station TTC).

We needed to get down, which allowed us the opportuinty for this little prank. I went around the corner, took B and MC out of the (double) stroller, then heaved the stroller down the stairs. It made quite a noise and then, much to my satisfaction, tipped on its side at the bottom.

When I caught sight of the guard, he'd gone white as a sheet. As I walked by, I informed him that it was dangerous to expect someone to single-handedly manage a stroller full of baby on a flight of stairs and he ought to be ashamed of himself.

I noted that I was never refused that lift again, and further, there is now a sign on it that says "for handicapped/stroller use only"

[redheaded_pixie]

That was awesome. You are my hero.

[baal_kriah]

That's ridiculous. Someone should register with their administrators that they endangering mothers and babies with that policy. Are they waiting for someone to get injured before they consider any changes?

[minwee]

I doubt it has anything to do with their policy. I was ready to file a complaint with the building management, but I couldn't quite figure out who owned that part of the building. Some day when I have more time I may want to go back stir up some trouble.