Chicago City Council Implements Ban on Foie Gras

[Nicko]

Apparently it carries a fine of $250.00 - $500.00 per incident.

http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/...oiegras27.html

I will be opening up a Foie Gras speakeasy later this month. For those interested you will need $50.00 bucks and the password to get in.


Is veal next?

[Pete]

I can't believe that! What an utter waste of time and taxpayers money!! Just another way government is trying to step in and dicate our morality for us. I think these idiots should be taken out and shot!

[Mezzaluna]

It might do wonders for business at the suburban restaurants! I can see it now: a tasting menu of the world's greatest foie gras....

Nicko, sign me up for membership in your speakeasy. My dear husband will take a pass, though.

[Jim]

Veal?
Chicken? (that isn't free-range)
Milk?
Pork?

This just in... from the Chicago Tribune

Chicago, Il. People for the Ethical Treatment of Onions (PETO) march in support of the city's latest attempt at creating equal rights for members of the Mirepoix family. PETO spokesperson, Ima Tomato insists that onions have "shed many tears" over the loss of their brothers and sisters. Mr. Tomato went on to say "onions today, carrots tomorrow. We SHALL overcome!" All this in the wake of City Council's decision to ban Foie Gras.

[Pete]

Here is a copy of the email I sent to every council member this morning. I suggest that everyone else also weigh in with the Chicago City Council, before they, and others, start banning other items also.

As an ex resident of Chicago, and a Chef, I was upset to hear about the City Council's decision to ban Foie Gras in Chicago. Don't you have anything better to do than push your moral beliefs onto others? What next, banning veal? Or how about eggs? Have you ever seen the atrocious conditions that egg-laying hens live in? Maybe you should just vote to ban all animal products within the city since what goes on on many farms and slaughterhouses is pretty inhumane. Sorry, but I find your decision is arbitrary at best since large scale production of most animal products involve inhumane treatment. You have based your decision on emotions, not on realities and I hope that the City Council sees the errors of its ways before you decide that is it your job to play "the morality police" and not to run the city.
With Regards,
Peter Martin

Sure you may agree with them that foie gras is inhumane, but do you really want government making those decisions for you? Once it starts where does it stop. I urge all of you to bombard the council's emails with letters like this. Let them know that chefs and people all across the country won't stand for such law-making.

[chrose]

I propose a ban on voting idiots into office! Oh what is our world coming to? Thank god I won't live forever, the future is getting too scary (as is the present!)

[shroomgirl]

had foie last Friday at Whole Foods...wonder if they've removed it from WF in Chi town.

[Mezzaluna]

I propose a ban on voting idiots into office!

...or vote for!

[panini]

It's just truly amazing that we can overlook the fact that there is a huge number of parents here in the US force feeding fast food to their children, but we are concerned about the ducks. Take a trip to the McDonalds farm where the strap up and hoist the cattle above ground as to achieve zero movement while the force feed themto put on weight. I luv stuff like this, thank you.
pan

[cape chef]

Truly a shame.

Sign me up Nicko.

[kuan]

Chicago, or Illinois in general... home to possibly the most corrupt govt. in the history of the United States.

[Pete]

I haven't heard back from any of the City Council. What a bunch of chickens!!!

[panini]

a bunch of geese and ducks if you ask me!

[CrazyTATT]

Originally Posted by panini

It's just truly amazing that we can overlook the fact that there is a huge number of parents here in the US force feeding fast food to their children, but we are concerned about the ducks. Take a trip to the McDonalds farm where the strap up and hoist the cattle above ground as to achieve zero movement while the force feed themto put on weight. I luv stuff like this, thank you.
pan

EXACTLY, GREAT post!

All part of the dumbing down of america.

[shroomgirl]

"It's just truly amazing that we can overlook the fact that there is a huge number of parents here in the US force feeding fast food to their children, but we are concerned about the ducks. Take a trip to the McDonalds farm where the strap up and hoist the cattle above ground as to achieve zero movement while the force feed themto put on weight."

Farmer's will tell you that the animal's flesh will reflect what they eat.....if we were to eat McDonald's force fed (are they really forced or just addicted?) critters would their flesh taste like grease? Think searred with a special sauce, possibly side salad as garnish a few crispy fries for balance.

You know years ago I would have joked about eating small fattened children (tongue in cheek) but with so many international members I'd hate to have them think poorly of Americans....fruit loops flavored, french fry fattened...with a slight multivitamin aftertaste.