Peanut-free zone: How far should public accommodations go?
We’re writing about the Cardinals and the River City Rascals starting a new section in their stands: The peanut-free zone.
Buy me some … Crackerjack?
According to the news release from the Rascals: “In support of Gateway FEAST (Food allergy, Eczema, and Asthma Support Team), the River City Rascals have designated section 109 during every Wednesday home game as a ‘Peanut-Free Section.’ Here fans with such food allergies can come to a baseball game and avoid the hazards that peanuts can cause on their health.”
The Rascals start the peanut-free section tonight; the Redbirds start a section on July 21.
I am fortunate, as is my family, not to have food allergies to deal with. Believe me, I get how lucky I am. Let’s face it: They can be deadly.
Is this a good idea? How far should public places go to accommodate such issues? Where would it end? What makes this any different from, say, no smoking sections?
Kurt is the director of social media for the Post-Dispatch, where he has worked since August 2002. He's been a journalist since 1982, covering municipal government, courts, education and two hurricanes as a reporter before becoming an editor. 
They should also have alcohol-free seating so you don’t have to listen to the drunks. And cuss-free seating!