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I think they all use their responsibility by continuing to take the medications needed in a reaction, but as others have said epinephrine only lasts 15-20 minutes, then the person needs other medical intervention.
ricport – “total responsibility” is only possible when you have control. when you have both feet on the ground, you can drop everything and get to emergency services within 20 minutes. “Adequate preparation” = reducing possibility of exposure and carrying epipens just in case – but they only buy you 20minutes or so and limit is 2 without medical supervision. so, small-minded pax eating peanuts at 30,000 feet and unsympathetic crew could = death. and as for nannying, my experience is that government treats people according to the way they’re acting.
ricport, everyone is responsible for themselves AND their effects on others. ever hear of involuntary manslaughter?
In the examples you give, a person can call 911 and get to a hospital within the 30 minute time-frame that 2 EpiPen doses buy you. On a plane, especially one going overseas, that is not an option.
ricport: I don’t see the supporters shirking responsibility. I see them saying that even when they do everything they can, it’s not enough to stay alive. Not when on a flight without hospital access. Please be specific in areas that you are seeing within this discussion that show lack of responsibility on behalf of supporters.
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I utterly concur. While I am sympathetic to those with this condition, what will we ban next? It is the TOTAL RESPONSIBILITY of the parent/adult to adequately prepare for the possibility of being exposed to an allergen. What if other passengers brought peanuts onboard? What do these people do when they are on a subway? In a taxi? At the mall food court? In a restaurant? Airlines have enough to worry about without all of these over-the-top issues. It’s time for MORE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY and FAR LESS government nannying.
Moderator, why are you not asking those in support of this where their responsibility comes into play . . .?