Planet earth decides to ban life...

[Zazu]

It' is my god given right to have peanuts when I want them. Why should those people that CAN have have to do without because of the small percent of people that CAN'T.

Do you eat anything with onions in it? If so I demand you stop becasue I am allergic to them and you cutting an onion the juice may get in the air and travel over to my house and I my die.

I know that you're new here, so I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt this time and just offer a reminder:

When you post satire, it's a good idea to flag it with an appropriate smiley, or even <satire></satire> tags so we know you're kidding.

I'm sure you don't want folks here to think you really believe such rot -- we might develop an attitude!

And yeah, there's no smilies or tags on this post for a reason.

Cheers,

[Amphigorey]

wow that is the first time I have heard of a potato allergy.

I have a friend who's allergic to all nightshades, which includes potatoes and tomatoes. We ate at the California Grill years ago, and told the waiter this restriction. The waiter went to consult with the chef, and when he came back, he said enthusiastically, "Did you know that means you're allergic to eggplant, too??"

We were very amused, and my friend was thrilled to have such a diligent chef and waiter.

[hobie16]

"Did you know that means you're allergic to eggplant, too??"

I've been allergic to eggplant ever since I took one bite years ago. :D:

[Mayonnaise]

I have a friend who's allergic to all nightshades, which includes potatoes and tomatoes.

OMG!!! My Potato allergic friend is also allergic to tomatoes! (On a lower, non-deadly level.) I wonder if it's the nightshade thing...

8^o

[Mr. M]

I know that you're new here, so I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt this time and just offer a reminder:

When you post satire, it's a good idea to flag it with an appropriate smiley, or even <satire></satire> tags so we know you're kidding.

I'm sure you don't want folks here to think you really believe such rot -- we might develop an attitude!

And yeah, there's no smilies or tags on this post for a reason.

Cheers,

Other then the "Do you eat anything with onions in it? If so I demand you stop becasue I am allergic to them and you cutting an onion the juice may get in the air and travel over to my house and I my die." comment, I meant every word.

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

I've been allergic to eggplant ever since I took one bite years ago. :D:

hehehehehhee

I think I might be to...for the very same reason!!!

..although I did not try it with RUM sauce...or sauced on rum for that matter.

[CptnSkippy]

I am sorry your son has such a severe allergy.

Us too, but it's a minor inconvenience. We speak to chefs, ask what type of oil is used in fryers (100% refined peanut oil at Chik-Fil-A is fine but standard peanut oil at Cheeburger Cheeburger is not) and are cautious with new locations (he hasn't been to five-guys yet since they removed their guarantee of 100% refined peanut oil).

But as far as personal responsibility, what did I or my (then) two year old son do to get this allergy? Now that we have it, if a carrier or school is willing to make accommodations, shouldn't we use it? Isn't it more responsible to notify the carrier and if they decide to go peanut free so be it? Perhaps they don't want to take the chance of an unplanned landing at the nearest airport. Isn't that more responsible than waiting for the surprise allergy hit where we then run to the FA requesting help which will then put everyone off (likely blowing any chance of a connecting flight)?

I agreed that the government shouldn't get involved, but if Southwest wants to take the stance that everyone gets pretzels instead of peanuts is that wrong? I chose to fly Southwest because I like them. Others can choose not to fly them because they may not get peanuts. In the end we're both happy, right?

We have two little friends that are battling cancer (8 YOA and 6YOA). I can deal with inconveniences. I couldn't fathom receiving a call from MAW asking us to plan our trip. I know how lucky and blessed I am for my kiddos health.

[Mr. M]

I have the same view. We can't always let the needs of the few outweigh the want of the masses. No one forces someone to fly, so if there is a problem with you flying simply don't do it. It's not like people have a "right" to fly or to be accommodated by any non gov't entity. I personally think the ADA is larger than it needs to be, if a company doesn't want to spend the large amount of money that they have to to be compliant and in exchange lose out on the affected customers, let that be their choice. It's like the Segways in Disney lawsuit. If Disney says no personal Segways, so be it. It's their land, and you don't have a right to visit Disney.

You don't? Hum. I thought this was a free country. I think you do have the right to visit Disney, but if you choose to take that right, then you have to follow their rules. You don't have a right to demand Disney bend to your demands.

[Main Streeter]

We have two little friends that are battling cancer (8 YOA and 6YOA). I can deal with inconveniences. I couldn't fathom receiving a call from MAW asking us to plan our trip. I know how lucky and blessed I am for my kiddos health.

Knowing & being involved with MAW children Cptn, I truely admire your post, positive comments, ability to understand & accept the needs of others. You are blessed.

[kurtisnelson]

You don't? Hum. I thought this was a free country. I think you do have the right to visit Disney, but if you choose to take that right, then you have to follow their rules. You don't have a right to demand Disney bend to your demands.

That's why it's not a right, there are rules that apply to it. But also, Disney can rightfully deny you visiting making it also not a right. I am of the view that the word "right" is overused and applied to so many things that are absolutely not rights.