Scibaer:
It's worth the risk. Just the thought of doing a spray and pray attack on a big bowl of stew is very appetizing. Honey, will you please pass the pepper? Mwa ha ha!
Seriously though, I actually did see a set of "onion goggles" in a culinary supply catalog. You put them on like ski goggles and it keeps your eyes from watering. Body armor for pepper lovers.