Current Events > Veteran booted off a roller coaster like rotting garbage due to having fake legs

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Retired U.S. Marine bomb technician Johnny Joey Jones, who lost both legs to an IED while serving in Afghanistan, is calling on Six Flags to treat people who share his condition with the same care and thoughtfulness as other park-goers, after he was told he was kicked off a ride for not having real legs.

Jones, who walks on two prosthetic legs, further claimed that hes been permitted on similar rides at theme parks, including Universal Studios, SeaWorld and Disney World without issue.

They look for a way to accommodate me not a way to restrict me just because of liability, Jones said during an appearance on Tuesdays Fox and Friends.

Jones first brought his issue with Six Flags to light on Sunday, telling his Twitter followers he was just got kicked off the ride at Six Flags Over Georgia by a teenage employee who noticed his prosthetic legs just as he was about to be seated.

Nah, bro, you have to have two real legs, the employee told him, according to Jones account on Twitter.

Six Flags issued an apology to Jones on Monday, saying, We apologize to Mr. Jones for any inconvenience; however, to ensure safety, guests with certain disabilities are restricted from riding certain rides and attractions. Our accessibility policy includes ride safety guidelines and the requirements of the federal American Disabilities Act.

"Our policies are customized by ride and developed for the safety of all our guests. Our policies and procedures are reviewed and adjusted on a regular basis to ensure we continue to accommodate the needs of our guests while simultaneously maintaining a safe environment for everyone."

On Tuesdays Fox and Friends, however, Jones said he took issue with how he was told he couldnt ride, and furthermore, how the park outlines its ride requirements.

He didnt say, You cant ride this ride, go talk to so-and-so. It was, You cant ride this ride, I said Why? and he said, Because you dont have real legs. Jones said.

And then once I left the ride, I researched the policy for every single ride in the park, and literally, I cant get on a tilt-a-whirl. Im restricted to pretty much things that dont move, because of my legs, added Jones. He also claimed that Six Flags uses different terminology for different rides, meaning that some might require a guest to be absent of prosthetics while another might bar anyone who doesnt have all arms and legs attached.

Jones further emphasized that safety features such as lap bars and shoulder harnesses will work as designed on his body, suggesting that the same guidelines should not be enforced across the board.

So my message to Six Flags is, I dont hate you, I dont want to tell people not to go there. I want you to apply the same type of care and thoughtfulness that Universal Studios, Disney, SeaWorld, and everywhere else Ive gone and ridden roller coasters, and done so safely, I want you to apply the same knowledge and expertise that they apply, he said.

The only prohibiting factor is if that lap bar or those shoulder harnesses cant function as designed, and my body will [allow] that.

Full Article: http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2018/05/22/veteran-kicked-off-ride-for-not-having-real-legs-calls-on-six-flags-to-change-policies.html



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Were Six Flags in the right or do they not have a leg to stand on?
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Giving veterans a bad name. Boo hoo, you couldn't ride due to the possibility of your legs flinging off at 60 mph and hitting little Johnny in the head.
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UnfairRepresent posted...

Were Six Flags in the right or do they not have a leg to stand on?

lol

On-topic: His legs posed a safety hazard, so if something happened as a result of his legs that caused him to get flung off the ride, or alternatively, potentially his legs getting ripped out and hitting someone/something or getting wedged in a spot that interferes with the ride, then you can bet your ass there'd be a lawsuit against Six Flags. It's a lose-lose for Six Flags either way; deny a veteran and risk a PR disaster, or allow him and pose a safety hazard.

I think it's a fair next, tbh. It sucks, but I get it.

Because you dont have real legs

Coulda been a little nicer about this though, this was an asshole thing to say
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Muffinz0rz posted...

Coulda been a little nicer about this though, this was an a****** thing to say

Like how?

But it's still shitty though.
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PoopPotato posted...

Giving veterans a bad name. Boo hoo, you couldn't ride due to the possibility of your legs flinging off at 60 mph and hitting little Johnny in the head.

I mean people literally whip out their phones and record the ride.
If anything that's more of a safety issue, yet said people get by with no problems
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I agree with muffy. I mean just because other parks allow it doesn't mean six flags is wrong to watch out for potential liabilities. Teenager was a douche though lol

HypnoCoosh posted...

Muffinz0rz posted...

Coulda been a little nicer about this though, this was an a****** thing to say

Like how?

But it's still shitty though.

By saying, I am sorry, but your legs may cause safety concerns.
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New legs, Lt. Dan.
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Ok. As long as he takes full responsibility should anyone get injured by his legs.
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Eh, teenager was just blunt. "we thank you for your service and sacrifice and understand your unique circumstance. Unfortunately, for the safety of yourself and our other guests, we cannot permit you to ride the death coaster 2000."

As opposed to "you ain't got no legs, LT Dan."
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PoopPotato posted...

Eh, teenager was just blunt. "we thank you for your service and sacrifice and understand your unique circumstance. Unfortunately, for the safety of yourself and our other guests, we cannot permit you to ride the death coaster 2000."

As opposed to "you ain't got no legs, LT Dan."

He's a teenager
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Y2J_os_HBK_Blue posted...

Teenager was a douche though lol

Yeah, someone won't have a job much longer or already doesn't.
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UnfairRepresent posted...

Nah, bro, you have to have two real legs, the employee told him, according to Jones account on Twitter.

lol
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I'm siding with the teenager.

That vet is bitter and looking to get in the spotlight to promote his online persona.
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PoopPotato posted...

I'm siding with the teenager.

That vet is bitter and looking to get in the spotlight to promote his online persona.

whose alt is this
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Six flags literally had an amputee die because he slipped out of the seatbelt

Blows my mind that a veteran who saw combat can be such a whiny bitch
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I have to object.

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His name isnt Joseph, he cant call himsef Joey.
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The pic cracks up. Wear a suit and tie, but make damn sure everyone sees your LT Dans.
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PoopPotato posted...

The pic cracks up. Wear a suit and tie, but make damn sure everyone sees your LT Dans.

wut
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NeonOctopus posted...

UnfairRepresent posted...

Nah, bro, you have to have two real legs, the employee told him, according to Jones account on Twitter.

lol

Assuming this is how the exchange even went
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EnragedSlith posted...

NeonOctopus posted...

UnfairRepresent posted...

Nah, bro, you have to have two real legs, the employee told him, according to Jones account on Twitter.

lol

Assuming this is how the exchange even went

I Believe it
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Darkrobotisback posted...

PoopPotato posted...

Giving veterans a bad name. Boo hoo, you couldn't ride due to the possibility of your legs flinging off at 60 mph and hitting little Johnny in the head.

I mean people literally whip out their phones and record the ride.
If anything that's more of a safety issue, yet said people get by with no problems

I don't think that's actually allowed. The problem is there's not much you can do about it.
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PoopPotato posted...

Giving veterans a bad name. Boo hoo, you couldn't ride due to the possibility of your legs flinging off at 60 mph and hitting little Johnny in the head.

Did you even read the whole thing, for fucks sake.

So my message to Six Flags is, I dont hate you, I dont want to tell people not to go there. I want you to apply the same type of care and thoughtfulness that Universal Studios, Disney, SeaWorld, and everywhere else Ive gone and ridden roller coasters, and done so safely, I want you to apply the same knowledge and expertise that they apply, he said.

And he has a point, lap bars and shoulder harnesses will work for him like anyone else.
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They could have some sort of system where prosthetics can be left while they enjoy a specific ride, like what they do with handbags and phones
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PoopPotato posted...

The pic cracks up. Wear a suit and tie, but make damn sure everyone sees your LT Dans.

I'm guessing that's the point. He wants people to see them. I'm more disturbed by those shoes
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Bullshit thatll hold you in without legs.

When I was a kid I was extremely skinny and I was actually halfway flung out of Xcaliber at Astroworld.

i was talk enough but its a matter of more than just height or girth. Its a function of both.

But if the guy wants to be a jerk about it, they wouldnt let on a ten year old just because he was wearing heels.
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fenderbender321 posted...

I just hope Six Flags isn't forced to install them.

What do they use as a safety feature if not lap bars or shoulder bars?

JE19426 posted...

fenderbender321 posted...

I just hope Six Flags isn't forced to install them.

What do they use as a safety feature if not lap bars or shoulder bars?

They use shoulder bars. Although one of the older roller coasters I mentioned xCaliber uses a lap bar. There might be a few like that in other parks.
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eston posted...

PoopPotato posted...

The pic cracks up. Wear a suit and tie, but make damn sure everyone sees your LT Dans.

I'm guessing that's the point. He wants people to see them. I'm more disturbed by those shoes

You guys don't know anyone with no legs do you?

They rarely wear long pants.
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Body parts required signs in coming
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Can't keep your arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times if you don't have any.
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Polycosm posted...

Can't keep your arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times if you don't have any.

dude
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Never trust a teenager.
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Is rotten garbage something that draws boos constantly?

I've never heard of this.
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Mberer posted...

When has rotting garbage ever been on a roller coaster

anytime a large amount is on one I assume
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