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?