We see a lot of information written on things we see and live with...for instance, road signs, freeway markings, shops, offices etc... is it because:
[a] They want to uphold a reputation of courtesy & being an advanced nation in the world?
OR
[b] Is it because they want to avoid a lawsuit or get into legal trouble if they did not provide such small information?
2007-09-20 09:50:28 · 39 answers · asked by ? 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
That answer is "BOTH". This country is so lawsuit slappy happy that everything and everyone goes around with a big "CYA" attitude. Sad, but the truth.
2007-09-20 09:59:13 · answer #1 · answered by Slipped Halo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's more a case of 'B,' with your choices so limited there. If someone has something untoward happen to them, and they weren't warned about that possibility in advance, they can sue, which of course is undesirable. A better explanation for all the information everywhere is to --inform-- people. If you don't tell people where things are, how do they know? We advertise a lot here. The airport likes money, so they want people to know how to get there, and chances are those taking a plane aren't local. And if you've got this really cool natural national monument, what good does it do if nobody knows about it? So they have signs for that. Advertising, merchandising, informational, legal... You have to communicate. People can't pick things up through osmosis. Knowledge doesn't work that way.
2007-09-20 09:57:28 · answer #2 · answered by gilgamesh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the answer is both a and b. As being the most developed and advanced country, it is a matter of pride and prestige for the country. Also as a democratic free country, the citizens of the country have certain rights. The government has certain responsibilities and duties in turn for the taxpayers. You can tell that in a sense they prevent having legal trouble if they can maintain road signs, freeway markings etc.
2007-09-20 10:03:06 · answer #3 · answered by S L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A. The first part of it. It is a courtesy, and we should have these signs everywhere we go, because this is the age of information, and without knowing to get off at exit 45a is a major set back. We are not the only nation that does this, i think we would be stupid to not tell each other where they are going or what the thing the own does.
2007-09-20 10:02:07 · answer #4 · answered by Zach D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe its b. The only reason its b is because people have little to no common sense like they used to. Go back to the 30's and 40's and look at an advertisement. No legal notices to be found anywhere on them when now the notices are everywhere on everything.
2007-09-20 09:55:01 · answer #5 · answered by Jake 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's B I believe. Companies have to go through all sorts of stupid loops to satisfy everyone. Someone can have an accident - their fault - but say you didn't have a sign warning them not to chew gum and walk at the same time; so you get sued.
It's the dumbing down of the nation.
2007-09-20 09:55:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say the answer is "b". Great as America is, we live in a land of greed and immorality. You can sue anyone for anything now a days. Just look at the Nebraskan Senator who is suing GOD for natural disasters.
2007-09-20 09:56:03 · answer #7 · answered by bmill74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Signs are there to help people understand what is going on. Different parts of towns have their own speed limits and need their own signs. Shops like people to know what they call themselves. Signs on buildings are signs of an advanced and courteous nation.
2007-09-20 09:55:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's (b) more than (a) - although (a) comes in there along the line. No one wants to take the federal blame when something happens and people are made accountable for their actions in every mean with no excuses left for chance.
2007-09-20 09:54:46 · answer #9 · answered by ✿Purple✿ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason for the small info is because of past lawsuits
2007-09-20 09:57:28 · answer #10 · answered by LEO53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋