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Touring bikes are essentially supposed to provide a stable, comfortable ride over long distances. The fact many of them have drop bars is because drops offer a range of hand positions - good for relieving pressure on the wrists or back on long rides. Drops aren't anything to be afraid of if they are set up properly for you.
(Edit: I see everyone else has expressed the same thing rather better)
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I've never ridden on dropbars but I guess that will just take some getting used to.
To be honest I didnt go into the store with anything in mind, I just told them I needed a bike for commuting and thats the one they suggested.
Thanks for all your suggestions guys. So that I understand correctly a tourer is essentially a strong sturdy bike that will be able to take my weight and not take as much effort to ride as my previous mountain bike did.