Some Santa Fe residents are seeking to ban Wi-Fi signals in public buildings
across the city. The residents, who claim to be highly electro-sensitive, say
that the prevalence of Wi-Fi signals causes adverse reactions such as headaches
along with joint and muscle soreness. Despite using specially protected walls
inside their cars and homes, these residents still feel the effect of the Wi-Fi
signals.
Wi-Fi is a wireless technology that connects users to the internet, media
and data. Wi-Fi is supported by most computers and networks in today's world.
You can find Wi-Fi in coffee shops, book stores, libraries and some government
buildings.
A group of electrically-sensitive residents in Santa Fe is suing the city and claims that
broadcasting Wi-Fi signals in public areas is a violation of the Americans with
Disabilities Act. The city attorney is now checking into the matter to see if
it is indeed a violation.
Check out this video from MSNBC
What do you think? Do these residents have a valid complaint? Do Wi-Fi signals violate the ADA? How should the city
respond to the complaints?
