Thursday, July 17. 2008
Have your say - do you think food allergies should be banned from the Army?
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I absolutely agree, I'm sure some will yell that it's unfair but it's absolutely practical. To be honest I'm surprised that food allergy sufferers would want to put themselves at such risk.
I disagree. Not every role in the military is a direct combat role on the front lines, where the problem in question could arise. Why should one be excluded from the Navy or Air Force, where time would be spent largely on ship or base, where there is a variety of food? Also, would they rather accept a less qualified candidate than one who is more qualified, but has an allergy? I think that they will have to address this as more and more people get allergies.
I have a wheat allergy, i am serving developed while in service. All i do is have different food no big deal rations pack is just different like a vegetarians or hallal, what is ther real difference?
No one should be banned from anything just because of allergies. That is just ridiculous and not exactly democratic. I think that those who have allergies need to be responsible enough to make the right choices and ensure that they will have appropriate food and/or an epipen if necessary. If the army doesn't have the resources available to ensure one's safety, then maybe it's not the best choice.

