what has two thumbs and should be able to cash a check?

regrettably, not this man.

steve valdez of tampa had two forms of valid ID and a signed check from his wife. however, bank of america still would not allow him to process the check. they require a thumbprint to proceed with the transaction.

bad news for valdez. born without arms, he has no thumbs. he has prosthetic arms, but no thumbprints.

UPDATE: bank of america has since apologized to valdez, saying that they "should have offered alternative requirements if an individual is not able to give a thumbprint." tampa attorney maureen deskins has handled at least 10 cases of this nature, but says not enough information is present to determine if disability laws were violated.

hooray for a lack of fiscal fairness, and HOORAY FLORIDA!