[AWLurch]

Seperate your ego from poker. Also, where I typically play you are allowed to straddle from any position for however much you want. I sometimes like to straddle from late position, usually the button, to appear looser than I am, and atleast get money in from position. Where I play the action always begins from the left of the straddle, so straddling from the button allows you to be last to act on each street.

Obviously, without this advantage in your poker room I would take the previously noted advice of loosening up from late position. This can be profitable if you can see a cheap flop, even with rags.