Some comments
Wow man, your perception is so way off the way things actually are...your world would be a well-intentioned chaotic disaster.

About the nut warning. Have you seen someone with a allergic reaction to nuts? I have a colleague who scours everything he buys for a warning since he nearly died a few years ago.

About the airport. A security check before each plane? How many trained security officers would you need ? One female and one male for each sex of passengers to frisk by each plane. And metal detectors for each departure gate?? It does happen at some airports, but even then only on flights to the UK and US. You imply it's not a "genuine" security check. So why then do we not see planes destroyed every week? Maybe no-one wants to blow them up, eh? And the reason you can buy a deodorant after the security check is because its content is known and everyone who has access to it, including staff, has been searched on entry to the airside portion of the airport, as are you. But the one you brought from home could contain anything.

About appraisals and HR. Barely warrants a reply. Try doing without HR in a large organisation. Clearly you don't know what they do, and how complex and responsible is their job. HR departments are there because they are required. Contrary to your beliefs, most (not all, granted) companies are run by good and intelligent people wanting to make progress and treat their staff fairly and correctly. And as for appraisals, try NOT giving your staff appraisals. Yes, your salary has been pre-decided. No, it's not a platform for you to dictate how much money you want or even beg for clemency, that isn't how it works or what it's for. Have you ever managed anything or anyone?

About payment protection/post-sales insurance. Yes, it's to make money. As is all insurance. They aren't charities or put there by the government for you to take from, as you seem to want. So, when offered it, you weigh up the cost against the risk. Don't want it? Don't buy it. And take third-party only on your car. But stop complaining about it, the choice to not take it is yours. It's about your adult ability to take decisions and analyse risk. If it makes your blood boil you ought to nip to the doctor for a check up from the neck up.
(Super Jet Shoes, Fri 2 May 2008, 1:05, Reply)