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I don't know if this is insensitive of me to ask, but why don't they bring their own straws? I'm sure they would be happier with a premium reusable straw than
by SquareWheel 7y ago
I don't know if this is insensitive of me to ask, but why don't they bring their own straws? I'm sure they would be happier with a premium reusable straw than a cheap single-use one anyway. A good straw could be reusable, sturdy, and even telescopic.
Is there difficulties involved in bringing along accessibility tools like straws that I'm missing? Or is this just a case of the nirvana fallacy?
- SolaceQuantum 7y agoA few immediate logistical difficulties, from an able-bodied person: 1) If you have a cognitive disability, remembering to bring a straw may be difficult. 2) If you have a mobility disability, you may struggle to wash the straw in a suitably disinfected manner after use. 3) How do you reuse the straw on the go? 4) This(bringing your own straw) is another cost added onto an already economically overburdened populace.
- davidy123 7y agoRestaurants already have requirements around those with special needs (including those with babies), requiring them to have a few washable stainless steel straws on hand is not much to ask. Granted, there may be slip-ups, those should be reported.
- tomjen3 7y agoThe problem is that some of the people with limited mobility also have limited ability not to chew on the straw (they can't control their jaws well enough). You chew on a plastic straw, that is not an issue. You bit down on steel... Those people btw are the ones who most need them, because they typically also have too limited mobility to drink from a cup.