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is flatulence necessary?
I think that flatulence is an unnecessary act. In fact, I consider it to be a rather rude action, and that everyone should try to stop doing it whenever possible. Although there are some cases where one might need to fart (such as when trapped in quicksand), I do not believe this is generally the case.
By farting, one is not only releasing a foul odor into the air that everyone around will have to smell, but they are also wasting valuable nutrients. If one could control when and where they farted, then it would be acceptable.
I have seen some people go to extreme measures in order to cut down on the amount they fart. Some people, for example, will deliberately avoid beans or other foods that are known to cause flatulence. This is a very smart idea and I would recommend it.
I have also seen people who, when they fart, will go into a bathroom or other location where no one else is present. They then quickly finish the act and leave; closing the door behind them so that no odor can escape from their body.
I know someone who actually wears special underwear that collects all the gas in his body. He then releases it into a remote location where no one else is present, and he does this often.
Finally, one can always just ignore flatulence. This is the best option of all in my opinion, as it does not cause any problems for anyone else.