Dress-Wearing Women Aren’t Crazy About Glass Staircase at New $105 Million Ohio Courthouse
- Posted on June 10, 2011 at 2:00am by
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For years, women across America have dealt with glass ceilings. But now, women in Ohio have a new problem – glass floors.
A $105 million courthouse opened in Franklin County, Ohio, on Monday, but the builders seemed to have forgotten one thing – the bottom of the stairs, reports affiliate 10TV. The staircase is made of glass.
Dress wearers need to avoid taking the stairs, according to Franklin County Judge Julie Lynch, who wears dresses under her robes almost every day.
“I wear dresses because that’s my personal choice,” Lynch told 10TV. “When you stand under the stairwell, you can see right up through them.”
The news startled attorney Lori Johnson, who is a regular at the courthouse.
“Women won’t realize that and will just automatically assume that they can take the stairs safely,” Johnson said.
Johnson said that she worries not just about stolen glances, but also the prevalence of camera phones.
“Then, next thing you know, you’re on the Internet,” Johnson said. (It) sounds like a lawsuit in the making.”
Lynch said that many people who visit the courthouse are there because of questionable choices.
“They hope people will be mature? That’s not a solution,” Lynch said. “If we had mature people that didn’t violate the law, we wouldn’t have this building.”
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Comments (162)
GeeWhiz
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 7:45amFrost the glass, problem solved.
This isn’t about pervs, or youtube, this is about dignity. It should be enough that women say ‘you don’t get to look at me that way’. Technology has nothing to do with it.
Report Post »PeachyinGA
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 7:31amApply the same sunblocking film used on car windows or paint the underside. In our society it isn’t just a matter of teens peeking up skirts. The problem becomes pervs taking pictures, posting them on the internet or using them in their porn media. Too many adults in our society who no longer understand the meaning of ‘being adult.”
Report Post »Chuck T
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 7:26amLooks like another job for…duct tape.
Report Post »ranchmom1
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 6:32amOh good mercy. Retrofit the stairs with a solid color non-slip layer on the top of each step. Problem solved.
Report Post »beerios
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 6:24amCome on people, this is finally the transparancy we’ve been waiting for. Yay! How much you wanna bet a couple of Jerry Springer watchin’, plaid sleeveless shirt wearin’, mullet haired, white lightnin’ hungovered backwoods grease monkeys get in a fight and bring a whole lotta glass down.
Just sayin.
Report Post »MOLLYPITCHER
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 6:24am@ AARON IN POLK COUNTY
Report Post »You’re a jerk. I was thinking just this morning about wearing baggy overalls because I did NOT like the attention that I was getting in regular jeans and tee shirt from the dirty old men where I was yesterday. Some women do have brains you know, and want to be recognized for that, not their looks.
As far as this staircase, I think women could just take the elevator rather than taxpayers foot the bill.
Xyskalla
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 9:43amElevators break, and they’re often shut down for inspection, repairs or service. What then?
Report Post »checkit
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 5:49amIt could be used as a TSA training course?
Instead of spending millions or whatever to tear it down, simply put a jungle of plants under it, or better yet an Aquarium. But remove the glass and it appears to be just like any other stairs the cracks in between the steps.
Report Post »Living In NYC
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 5:42amOne reason I moved out of Ohio…taxes, spending and stupidity is out of control!
Report Post »DrMike11
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 4:19pmWait…You left OHIO for high taxes but your name is “Living in NYC” is that short for “New Youth Community”?
Report Post »NeoMouser
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 4:32amumm spray paint
Report Post »its cheap can be made to look attractive (color wise)
JimCDew
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 4:13amA peice of opaque material running up under the steps would work and be inexpensive.
Report Post »donottreadonme
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 3:59amNot all that go to the courthouse are there because they broke the law. Victims and their families, as well as witnesses have to be there.
The judge has the authority to require the stairs be fixed to be non-transparent. That should be done ASAP.
Report Post »Diane TX
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 3:44amThis is kind of an “Anthony Weiner” thing, – isn’t it? Middle school sex inspiration, with all the “yuk yuk” that comes with it. Mature adults do not act this way.
Report Post »GadsdenPatriot
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 3:36amWear pants. No more tax money should be wasted.
Report Post »ChiefGeorge
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 3:27amWell I guess you know where to look for the perv’s!
Report Post »RestoreCapitalism
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 3:24amThe best solution would be to sandblast the risers, giving them a ‘frosted’ look, then light would still pass through, but you could not see anything on the other side. If done properly, it could be very nice looking, as if it were the original plan.
Report Post »SingerGuy
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 9:04amExactly what I was thinking as I was scrolling through the comments.
Report Post »NathanM
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 11:42amFinally a reasonable response – fix the problem as simply as possible and move on.
and
Best line of entire article: ““If we had mature people that didn’t violate the law, we wouldn’t have this building.”
Report Post »MB
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 3:16amWeiner is on his way.
Report Post »Outlaw_Josey_Wales
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 6:40amWeiner said, he will look into it.
Report Post »BlackAce41
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 3:02amhey lets make stair case that blows air next!!!
Report Post »SREGN
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 8:39amWell played, B41.
Report Post »starman70
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 9:37amMarilyn Monroe could identify with that if she were still alive.
Report Post »Lone Ranger
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 2:51amWhy is this county spending $105 million on a courthouse? Even Cinderella didn’t have a glass staircase. Makes you wonder what other obscene luxuries that building contains.
Report Post »Mateytwo Barreett
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 7:36am:ook around! The damned things are all over the place! I live in a county-seat town WITH a university.
Report Post »The last 15 years has been a building frenzy! But, like the old song says “It’s All Over Now “!!!
jb.kibs
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 9:40amthey are building their THRONES…
Report Post »Diane TX
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 2:48amDon’t most women still wear underwear? Hey, if some moron like Weiner gets a “thrill” from seeing a sixty-plus woman’s undies, I really don’t care.
Report Post »MOLLYPITCHER
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 6:25amHa ha
Report Post »You’re right! That’s a funny thought.
theyarenotmeopinion
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 2:37amthe g d tsa can shove their finger up your a__ but They are gonna warn of the glass steps. really do lynch a favor as if there is any danger someone wanting to see that mess
Report Post »illuminoddy
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 2:29amwhy not just put non-slip tacking down on them
sounds like men trying to force women into perversions, as is so prevalent these days
sue them
or just block off the area under the stairway with more glass, or fill it with plants, for few feet around the staircase as well
Report Post »Netsurfer2
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 2:11amJust checking for weapons… before the body scans…. LOL
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 2:05amDuct tape .
Report Post »GadsdenPatriot
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 3:26am@Princess– Go try ducting your brain then.
Report Post »Ricky A. Patriotson
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 9:18amRed Green can fix this problem, just give him several cases of Duct tape and let him loose.
Report Post »Randyrocker
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 2:04amSmile you’re on Candid Camera!
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 3:45amI like-em……….
Report Post »just block off access under them
starman70
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 9:35amDon’t let Bill Clinton under the stairs.
Report Post »Bum thrower
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 10:39amNow we all can play “guess her ****” LOL
Your tax $ at work!!!
Report Post »CatB
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 2:03amGreat planning guys .. now the taxpayers will get to correct this “error” .. obviously never asked a woman in a dress for input.
Report Post »Whirling Dervish
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 2:10amHomer was there I assume.
D’oh…
Report Post »THE-FINAL-ACT
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 2:11amcoming to a airport near you.
Report Post »Exrepublisheep
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 2:29amClose off the space under the stairs maybe? Tell Vitter and Weiner they’re not allowed near the stairs?
Report Post »1stAmendment
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 2:44amNice job! Anybody knows the address it can be helpful!
Report Post »vic138
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 3:10amI‘m surprised the ACLU has not filed a complaint against the mall owner for women wearing burqa’s.
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 3:16am*** Breaking News***
Report Post »Bill Clinton , Weener and Frank start a Law firm as partners.
Address : Under the staircase, inside Franklin County Courthouse, Ohio
They won’t be taking any cases because they will be on their backs all the time, looking up
obamanation
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 3:25amI couldnt wear my kilt when I went there!
But take away the glass, and aren’t a lot of stairs just like that?
Report Post »ie http://www.themodernhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/metal-stairs.jpg
the_ancient
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 3:57amThis is why women should be bare foot and at home…….jk
What I find more Offensive is that spent 105 Million Dollars on a Court House.
A Court House should be a Box, and a bunch of smaller boxes inside,
Report Post »No Fancy Stair Cases, no Fancy Anything, We cant afford Fancy.
Aaron in Polk County
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 5:18amPawleeese.
Women love looking attractive. They want to be admired and adored. They can’t help themselves (mostly).
They are attention whores.
This $105 million dollar courthouse was designed by a group of architects that included women.
Report Post »On The Bayou
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 5:22amThe judge and the gaurds are idots. Instead of the gaurd telling the ladies not to use the stairs how about making sure there is no one under the stair case. Tell the judge to wear some boxer shorts. I don`t they`ll be standing in line to look under her dress.
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 5:59amWeiner’s weiner playground?
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 6:43am.
Report Post »Just post a No Fat Chicks sign…………..
melmatmic
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 7:16ameasy fix. Spray paint the back side. problem solved.
Report Post »thumper347
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 7:16amI think I’m going to wear a kilt and go to court. haha
Report Post »Islesfordian
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 8:02amIt’s a simple fix: Paint the underside.
Done. I’ll do it for a thousand bucks. I could use the work.
Report Post »Meyvn
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 8:26amSome real thinkers involved I see.
Report Post »SREGN
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 8:42amOh good. Shining my shoes is a lot of work.
Report Post »heavyduty
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 8:43amGet some paint, problem fixed.
Report Post »mikem1969
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 8:44amYou know there is a simple answer ladies, wear shorts under the dress, or wear a pants suit. In other words deal with it.
Report Post »KickinBack
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 8:47amHillary wouldn’t mind.
Report Post »Now this is Art
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 8:48amSERIOUSLY?!?!? the REAL issue is….what the *** are we doing spending $100 MILLION on a court house!?!?!? in this economy, are you freekin kiddin me?
Report Post »jedi.kep
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 8:52amDesigners. The smartest DUMB people you will ever meet.
Report Post »CaptainKook
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 9:09amEasliy remedied – apply a frost coating to the underside of the steps.
Report Post »jb.kibs
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 9:38amhow are they affording to build a lavish “courthouse” like that?
Report Post »FormerLib
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 9:40amHa Ha! The Anthony Weiner staircase!
Report Post »Seabee79
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 9:41amWell if I worked there I know where i’d be eating lunch.
Report Post »American Soldier (Separated)
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 10:30amWait, I was thinking that the actual steps themselves were glass and transparent. Looking at the photos, this is not the case. This is a very common design that I’ve seen at many malls.
The guard sounds so awkward trying to describe the “hazard” to women in dresses. Haha.
Solution, install slab of frosted glass at the bottom of the stairs at an angle. Wouldn’t be able to tell a difference in the design and prevent peeping toms.
Report Post »Patrick in AZ
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 10:40amWho would have thought this was a good idea? Besides the peepers, what about people who fear heights?
Report Post »Ewald
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 11:50amWait a minute, the glass risers are no different than having open risers on the stair. The treads are solid so if someone was standing directly under the stair they wouldn’t be able to see anything. Unless a person was wearing super short skirt no one could see their junk, and if they were wearing a super short skirt their junk would be vulnerable to more than someone looking up under the stair. The geometry just isn’t there for perverts to be gathering for a cheap thrill, if they did they would be very dissapointed.
Report Post »Polwatcher
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 1:43pmFor government work, paint is too simple. It will first take a $1 million dollar grant to evaluate the problem with surveys of how women feel about someone looking up their dress and how many women actually wear dresses. After that they will go out for bids to various architects and issue a contract to the lowest bidder who will do a study on the lastest ethods of coating glass. After that a construction company will use the lastest technology to apply a special opaque glass fusing EPA approved coating that is guaranteed to last 1000 years. Total cost should be well under $5 million.
Report Post »Conservitive Ticker
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 7:06pmIts a glass stair case. What pathetic moron would be caught dead standing under a stair case enclosed in glass for all to see his act of perversion. Anyway the steps themselves are solid wood (no pun intended). You’d have to stick your head through the stair opening to see anything anyhow. Maybe 20/20 can do a show on “perv’s taken a sneak and peek” then the Host can run out and confront them.
Report Post »MIBUGNU2
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 7:22pmA place for Tony to hang out on weekends…
Report Post »t00nces2
Posted on June 11, 2011 at 8:43pmAn opaque film on the bottom side of each stair… Won’t work because that would only cost a few hundred to fix and the government needs to waste millions.
Report Post »jackrorabbit
Posted on June 12, 2011 at 12:12amGiven the mentality in our elected officials, they probably thought this was a perk.
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