Don't Regulate Peanuts on Airplanes

[ClydeR]

Republicans have a bill in Congress that will put a moratorium on all regulations. The airline peanut saga is an example of the value of a regulation outlawing regulations.


Some people have called for a ban on peanuts because of allergic reactions and last year the agency asked for public comment about the issue. It received more than 2,100 responses.

The transportation department said it can't ban the serving of peanuts because of a 12-year-old law blocking it from tampering with peanut policy without more scientific study.

More... (http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2011/04/21/No-airline-peanut-ban-yet/UPI-50211303399192/)

If Congress had not acted to outlaw the regulation of peanuts on airlines, we would have to eat cashews or almonds on airline flights.

If you have a bad peanut allergy, then don't fly and don't impose onerous regulations on the rest of us.

[WRoss]

What about all the people who have allergy to latex? Shouldn't truck-stops have non-latex condoms?

[Tgo01]

I'm allergic to cabin pressurization, I sure hope they ban it on airplanes in the future.

[Gnome Rage]

Honestly, some people have severe enough allergic reactions to peanuts that even the dust will effect them. Though I'm sure the air is filtered, I think back to the last time I flew. A girl was painting her nails in the back of the cabin. The stewardess told her to stop, but she was about 3 or 4 nails in. The air kept circulating that awful smell, it gave everyone a huge headache. I wouldn't want someone to have a severe allergic reaction because of peanut dust circulating or something...

Granted, they carry epi-pens (sp?) for a reason. I don't see why you couldn't have a different snack... And I am not swayed at all by the fact that the smell of peanuts/peanut butter makes me want to instantly vomit.

[Back]

I only fly first class and I am not allergic to champagne, filet mignon and ice cream sundaes.. Those people in coach get what they deserve for not being able to afford better seats.

[Androidpk]

Almonds > peanuts.

[Jayvn]

Calvin and Hobbes > peanuts

[CrystalTears]

Do they even serve peanuts anymore? The last couple of years it's been mostly chips and cookies you had to pay for.

[AnticorRifling]

Do they even serve peanuts anymore? The last couple of years it's been mostly chips and cookies you had to pay for.

No. Because titty babies bitched about their allergies "Boo hoo please don't give people peanuts I might die". Now you get some bullshit stale pretzels. People wanting to arrive alive are so needy.

[Suppa Hobbit Mage]

I'm allergic to multiple use blankets and pillows. I demand a sanitary pillow and blanket in airtight bags so I don't get the HIV. Also, fatty next to me needs to buy two fucking seats or not bitch when I check him into the window periodically whenever he rolls over into my territory.