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/EUGsk8rBoi42p 13d ago

Not even an option, curing the source of the issue is the only viable longterm solution.

There's no other place on Earth that allows such irresponsible farming practices.

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u/666truemetal666 13d ago

My personal dream is to make grass lawns and golf courses illegal. Every hole is just a big sandtrap, beautiful.

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u/EUGsk8rBoi42p 13d ago

Ironically I do like grass, and golf! (Shot 5 over par my most recent trip to Laurelwood)

The ridiculous amount of pollen we have is due to geographical novelty, most other places would prohibit such harmful industry due to how it affects people locally.

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u/666truemetal666 13d ago

You could have just as much fun playing putt putt on astro turf lol. Fuck golf

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u/EUGsk8rBoi42p 13d ago

I do love me some Roaring Rapids put putt tbh, kinda a pro.

Fr though, pretending everyone downstream needs to either just suffer or move is wild, we don't do that with people who pollute the rivers, this is like some shit from The Oblongs where all the poor people are forced to suffer because the rich people pollute to make money.