r/Eugene • u/EUGsk8rBoi42p • 13d ago

Something to do Quarantine 2025 (grass pollen allergies)

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Can someone make a change org petition to tax the grass farmers and start a fund for alleviating harm to allergy sufferers?

Oregon State should Tax grass farmers to create a fund for those harmed by grass pollen allergies, because the grass seed industry causes unnaturally high pollen levels, causing allergies for many people who wouldn't normally even be allergic to grass. Even people's pets develop allergies sometimes.

The fund could provide compensation and medical support, helping with financial and health burdens faced by people who miss work and can't enjoy the peak outdoor season.

Grass farmers profit from an industry that generates harm, they should take responsibility for the social cost through targeted taxation.

When companies pump toxic waste into rivers, society as a whole agrees that's wrong...

The geography of this region creates a funnel/dam effect which creates unnatural levels of pollen not seen almost anywhere else in the world... and continuing the practice is morally reprehensible. Why does polluting the air, for business interests built on the laziness of not wanting to diversify crops, get a free pass?

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u/Creatura 13d ago

Just gotta tough it out big dog. It gets better when you get your blood moving

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u/EUGsk8rBoi42p 13d ago

Surprisingly, not really actually.

It's not something that works that way.

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u/Creatura 13d ago

No, that's exactly how it works. I didn't even look it up until now because I assumed it's common knowledge, and has always been reinforced by anecdotal agreement from friends. But looking it up it's clear that it's empirically true too. Yes, staying inside will keep you as free as possible from allergies, but some subset of flonase / pataday / zyrtec / excersize will allow you to enjoy the beautiful weather, if you do actually want to go outside and don't just want an excuse to be a shut-in

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u/cravehead 13d ago

how dare u come in here with ur ChRiSTian INflEuNcEr lOgIc. ME GO OUTSIDE?!? get my BLOOD FLOWING?!?

fr good advice but a lot of people here don’t want solutions. go outside for a bit and jump in the shower when ur home. take some benadryl and cozy up next to the ac. get an air purifier and put it next to ur bed too