Quote: Speaking of latex. Have you noticed that many places are no longer carrying latex gloves because some people are allergic?
I've noticed that. And it's really dumb.
I know that not everyone can handle latex to the point that the allergic reaction can lead to shock. But to remove all latex from the shelves in order to protect the few? Makes no sense.
I can understand hospitals and food service not using latex. But within the free marketplace give us consumers a choice or we'll take our bizness elsewhere. While vinyl and nitrile are good they just don't have the stretchy properties of latex. That and I'm biased towards latex because I'm a perv. ;-)
Anyway, the main gripe I have with Sprawl*Mart and latex is when they only sell "one size fits all" exam gloves. In my case they tend to be too big. Fortunately I have Internet access and know where to find some proper-sized gloves. That and I'm floating the idea of starting my own online glove boutique. And I don't take insurance.
--Bekki
Combating functional illiteracy with latex-clad drama since the '80s, because old video games rule!