Reflections on toilets and democracy

New York City Council has decided that all future buildings in the city should have two Ladies Toilets for every Gents. This is an entirely sensible decision and is based on the sound principle that equality is only possible if people's different physical requirements (ooer) are taken into account - the principle upon which disability discrimination law is based. Sadly however, some of the supporters of the change appear to be working on the more basic principle that they have a majority of female voters in their districts. I fear that cities in which women are in the minority are unlikely to pass such a bill, and it is certainly the case that disability access cannot be allowed to depend upon such cynical considerations. Urination should be regarded as a right - whoever you vote for.