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Originally Posted by RachelandSadie  I have an extreme fear of hearing or seeing someone vomit. Does that mean that all people feeling a bit ill should never be allowed into stores and public restrooms just to avoid causing me grief over this fear?
People have fears of many many many silly things. The rest of the world shouldn't suffer due to others fears.
I do agree with arguements about allergies and the size, control, and cleanliness of dogs. Yes some are allergic, yes some are huge, and yes some are dirty. But i'm allergic to smoke and so far only a few cities have banned that and people still smoke outside the door so i still have to deal with it, and also there are many out of control, HUGE, and unclean people everywhere and you don't make them stay outside and tell them to bath, behave, or loose weight to come inside.
I know you don't think people and dogs compare, but i don't see why dogs can't be with their humans. Aid-dogs go everywhere with their humans, why make that exception but not make one for all dog owners to enjoy their poochie companions? |
Having a fear of dogs is just a side point. More store owners would agree that having a no dog policy causes less trouble and less drama. As much as some people would enjoy having their pup with them at all times, it would bring much more heartache to those who own stores. I think this would drive more people who do NOT want to be around dogs to stay home and I would bet business would go down.
People are not allergic to fat, unruly and unclean people. And they are PEOPLE, not animals. People and animals do not have the same rights. Places are able to refuse business to whomever they choose, so if someone is out of control, they can be asked to leave. I would hope someone wouldn't be asked to leave because they are "huge".
Aide dogs do just that -- they aide. As a pet owner, we do not have the same rights as a service dog handler. That is not comparable. Just because we "want" our dogs there, there is no justification for them to be with us at all times. Unless they are therapy, service or emotional assistance dogs, they do not need to accompany their owner into all places, especially ones where food are served.
Just my two cents.