He was a seasoned security professional, certified by ASIS International. As he and I were discussing the side effects of government regulations I asked: “Why don’t we see door knobs in commercial buildings anymore?” His response: “I think it has something to do with the Americans with Disabilities Act.”
“Sir, you are correct. And the side effect of that 1990 law is that most cylindrical locks now have a very large ‘rose’ that contains an additional spring in order to bring the lever back to its upright and locked position.” By the look on his face, I knew we had a disconnect. His security expertise fell two-and-three-quarters of an inch short when it came to locking hardware knowledge.