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gym
July 6, 2010 12:12 pm

Thank you for your common sense, reason and logic. I certainly won’t ante up my peanut allergic child as sacrificial proof that banning peanuts on flights is a simpler solution than emergency landings and potential funerals.

Occam’s razor – the simplest solution is usually the correct or most effective one.

Again, my sincerest thanks for your well made comments.

gym
July 6, 2010 12:44 pm

Auto-injection of epinephrine is not a guarantee the a severe reaction will be diminished and fatality avoided. It’s an additive measure to the most important precaution: avoiding the allergen.

One can argue that allergic individuals should take care, avoid known allergens, etc. I work non-stop to educate my young child regarding her peanut and other allergies. She is knowledgeable and self-advocates, but that in and of itself does not prevent accidents. If switching from peanuts/tree nuts to something more benign saves even one life, then it will have been worth the inconvenience to all those that insist their constitutional rights to in-flight peanuts not be trampled upon.

Small children and the severely allergic need this in-flight peanut/peanut products ban the most. Should we straight jacket our toddlers/preschoolers to ensure they keep their fingers out of their mouths, or can you eat some pretzels instead, please?

gym
July 6, 2010 1:01 pm

I’ve experienced tantrums from fully grown adults because they were restricted in their peanut consumption in daycare environments. I’d rather not have this experience on a flight. My daughter will only fly on peanut-free planes (if peanut is on the ingredients list, the item should be banned. Made in a peanut facility is fine and the allergic individual should know not to consume the item. As far as I understand it, highly processed peanut oil is safe.)