do you think it resulted in less standing in line by pregnant women? yes
do you suppose any women became pregnant in order to be able to cut into the long lines? no
do you suppose that some peoples disabilities became more obviously disabling as a result of this policy? no
What do you think?
in the early 1980s when the Polish people had to stand in long lines to purchase most consumer goods, the government ordered that every third place in line be reserved for pregnant women or disabled persons. this was presumably done to reduce their discomfort. do you think it resulted in less standing in line by pregnant women? do you suppose any women became pregnant in order to be able to cut into the long lines? do you suppose that some peoples disabilities became more obviously disabling as a result of this policy?
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