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LETTER: Barefoot in businesses? That is 'kinda gross'

Public safety should come first, so let's leave our shoes on when we go shopping or get something to eat in a restaurant, says letter writer
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OrilliaMatters welcomes letters to the editor. They can be submitted via the site or emailed to [email protected]. Please include your name, address, and phone number for verification. The following letter is in response to a letter, titled, 'No shirt, no shoes ... why no service?', published July 11.

In regards to the letter about entering a business barefoot, I feel it should be obvious that fungus poses a legitimate health risk to the community.

This is why people have shower sandals while staying at hotels and other places.

If my religion forbade praying with my head covered, does that mean, say, working in a manufacturing plant that I shouldn't have to wear a bump cap because of my faith?

Yes, such circumstances should be honoured, but not at the risk of public safety.

Plus, it's kinda gross. No offence.

Tyler J. Dunlop
Orillia