by Ron Johnson » Fri Mar 23, 2007 8:34 am
I am as far from a vegetarian as a person can be, and I really like foie gras. But, I do have some objections as to the manner in which these birds are force fed grain to fatten their livers. Although I do think humans have a right to eat animals by virtue of our place in the food chain, I don't think animals should be tortured or killed for sport (I gave up hunting many years ago). I am not enamored with a law that outlaws foie gras, as I'd rather see a law aimed at the way the animals are treated. Targeting the end product wrongly puts the onus on the chefs, restaurants, and retailers, instead of the producers who engage in the inhumane behavior. Personally, I'd be all in favor of a law that prohibits force feeding geese, hunting for sport, and Wal-Mart.