While I have sympathy for people with allergies (I have my own), common sense should indicate that you cannot legislate EVERYTHING. People need to take responsibility for their own well-being and take whatever precautions are necessary if they decide they must fly. Imposing restrictions on 300 other people for one person does not seem reasonable, or practical. Who will be the peanut police? Does that include PB&J sandwiches – a practical meal to bring from home? Will this raise costs for the already struggling airlines? Guess who will pay the extra costs – EVERYONE.
What about people with other allergies? Do we ban milk and dairy products?
I am allergic to certain perfumes. Should we ban all perfumes too?
When will it end? There has to be some common sense.
* responsible for their own medication (we can’t expect airlines to be pharmacies too; what if they run out?)
* take precautions if they have severe problems (e.g. mask, epi-pen, antihistamines)
* not fly if their problems are that life-threatening (how do they survive in the rest of the real world? The airport? Do we have airports cleared of all potential allergens? Theoretically that is all food, and anything that gives off any sort of aroma/smell. Do they have a person walking in front and behind clearing the way of all allergens? Of course not – they take reasonable precautions.)
* It is NOT a right to fly – it is a CHOICE and convenience for those who can afford it.
What do these sufferers do now? They probably take reasonable precautions. My vote is to not legislate BS like this. « less
While I have sympathy for people with allergies (I have my own), common sense should indicate that you cannot legislate EVERYTHING. People need to take responsibility for their own well-being and take whatever precautions are necessary if they decide they must fly. Imposing restrictions on 300 other people for one person does not seem reasonable, or practical. Who will be the peanut police? Does that include PB&J sandwiches – a practical meal to bring from home? Will this raise costs for the already struggling airlines? Guess who will pay the extra costs – EVERYONE.
What about people with other allergies? Do we ban milk and dairy products?
I am allergic to certain perfumes. Should we ban all perfumes too?
When will it end? There has to be some common sense.
Here are my suggestions:
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* responsible for their own medication (we can’t expect airlines to be pharmacies too; what if they run out?)
* take precautions if they have severe problems (e.g. mask, epi-pen, antihistamines)
* not fly if their problems are that life-threatening (how do they survive in the rest of the real world? The airport? Do we have airports cleared of all potential allergens? Theoretically that is all food, and anything that gives off any sort of aroma/smell. Do they have a person walking in front and behind clearing the way of all allergens? Of course not – they take reasonable precautions.)
* It is NOT a right to fly – it is a CHOICE and convenience for those who can afford it.
What do these sufferers do now? They probably take reasonable precautions. My vote is to not legislate BS like this.
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