Tolaim are a big issue of debate for me. I dont really believe in the whole shpiel, there are 3 lo sasseh's on tolaiim but im not convinced on the din and where one goes beyond the letter of the law.
I dont eat the bugs I find in life, as tempted as I am.
According to snaple caps, one swallows 12 flies on avg in a life time while sleeping.. I assume they made it up.. but now we need a mouth cover for sleeping ?
I do what I feel follows my belief and practice... I cut off where instructed, soak etc but I tend to agree with others, these chumros dont often mesh with reality...
God forbid hillel hazaken's korech steak sandwich had lettuce!! i'd assume he had mayo and a tomato too? dammit cartman, i'm adding a klp pickle to my korech this year!