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I can't believe this didn't come to my attention sooner. As others have said, there is a clear argument to be made about the way we handle our currency. Something has to be done whether it is by incorporating Braille, or following the lead of other countries by adjusting the size altogether.
I do not think that it is at all unreasonable to make these accomodations. However, my biggest inquiry is what will we do with the old money? That will still exist and I am sure will remain legal tender, so even if they revamp the entire currency system from the status quo, won't the problem continue?
The most interesting part in all of this, is that the government has been fighting this for 6 years. They have been redesigning money for how many years now, and they didnt think about just creating a way to help, rather then hinder the blind? Yes, and people think the government will do positive things..
Yeah. Somehow I don't think raised numbers that indicate the denomination of the bill would be all that expensive or really alter the appearance or even feel of the currency all that much.
Why should they have to redesign and print out new money just to accomodate for a handicap? this is as stupid as forcing public buildings to install ramps and elevators just so some cripples can get upstairs
As for changing the bills by basing their size on their denomination, that would have an enormous impact on our nation's economy. Consider how many machines would need to be completely reworked - every change machine, vending machine, ATM and slot machine (I do live in Las Vegas ) would ALL need to have their hardware updated. As it is now, when currency is redesigned, all that needs updating is the software for bill recognition, which can be done very cheaply. That would be a very expensive upgrade, and many machines would have to be replaced due to lack of support for an outdated model or defunct manufacturer.
Leave the currency as it is. The costs of changing it grossly outweigh the benefits.
I agree. Changing denomination size would be a very bad decision at this point. However they could start imprinting braille on the bills. That would be the only way I would approve it.
Why should they have to redesign and print out new money just to accomodate for a handicap? this is as stupid as forcing public buildings to install ramps and elevators just so some cripples can get upstairs
pisses me off
I agree with public buildings and public services that handicapped accessible because the government is supposed to represent everyone.
Private businesses are a different story, but that's another debate.
It should also be noted that they've redesigned the bills for quite a few times in the past few years, mostly as an anti-counterfeiting measure. It wouldn't be a great financial burden to include a few bumps or to raise the numerals on the notes so the blind can tell what denomination they are.
your correct, because the governmeny represents the citizens of america, im fine with government buildings having handicap access required by law
i meant that its not fair to require a place like applebees or my office to have handicap access, but your right thats a whole other issue
You might want to consider bring the American with Disabilities Act issue up as a new thread. Depending how you frame the topic, it could potentially be an interesting discussion.
Instead of changing the shape or size of the money.. what would be the prospect of embossing the denomination through either braille or number format? It doesn't sound like it would be too hard for the Treasury to accomplish. It also wouldn't require changing all mechanized money counting devices.
And I really agree with the sentiment that anybody who tries to cheat a blind person in regards to money is lower than dirt.
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) would ALL need to have their hardware updated. As it is now, when currency is redesigned, all that needs updating is the software for bill recognition, which can be done very cheaply. That would be a very expensive upgrade, and many machines would have to be replaced due to lack of support for an outdated model or defunct manufacturer.
