York council have decided to ban fois gras, I'm no fan of the French, the BBC have confirmed that they have never forgiven the UK for agincourt, a battle won back in 1415!
I suppose it's similar to Liverpool never forgiving Manchester for building a big canal and taking away their cities tax revenue but I digress.
I believe there can only be so much suffering in the world, extending animal misery alleviates human suffering, it's a theory with holes in it however for a council to decide what it's people can or can't consume is, in my opinion, reprehensible, your views here:
2007-10-06 00:06:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
In what way have they 'banned' it? If they are saying they will not spend any of their budget on it, or serve it in any of their catering facilities, I don't see why they can't do that. But if they are trying to pass by-laws to prevent anyone from serving or consuming it in York, then they really are trying to become the conscience of the people and deserve a slap with a wet trout!
2007-10-06 00:12:23 · answer #1 · answered by Avondrow 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I find your writing enjoyable, there are so few people here on YA with much of a vocabulary. I find your choice of a name somewhat grandiose, however.
I am not sure what York Council is, but apparently they are some sort of legal authority in the UK and they have made a law against pate de foie gras.
The US has some laws about how animals should be treated and somebody could be arrested for killing a dog or cat, or for hunting certain animals that are endangered, for example.
It seems reasonable enough to me.
The US has some other laws that don't make a great deal of sense to me. Cuban cigars are illegal, for example. Because Cuba is communist? Then why does the USA import so many products from China?
If a bunch of foie gras aficionados wish to "storm and ransack" York council it sounds like a comedy in my opinion. Surely there must be a more dignified way for them to make their views known.
2007-10-06 02:15:01 · answer #2 · answered by majnun99 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I think it's great they've banned it but I suppose I would say that being a vegan.
I'm sure they're not banning people from eating fois gras but I'm guessing tey're banning the selling of it which in my opinion is fair. I'm not a raving animal rights activist but I do believe that animals should have certain rights. I think they should have more than what they do already but the process of obtaining fois gras is as good as toturing these ducks. They're force fed with the deliberate intent to engorge their livers. If people are going to kill and eat animals then that's unavoidable at the moment but torturing on top of this is unnecessary and inhumane.
It's the same as the fur industry... leather may be acceptable by most people's standards because cows aren't skinned alive to obtain it. Animals are however skinned alive just to obtain a 'complete' fur with no tears in... this is unnecessary and barbaric.
"... if they are trying to pass by-laws to prevent anyone from serving or consuming it in York, then they really are trying to become the conscience of the people and deserve a slap with a wet trout!"
There are laws against animal cruelty... it's illegal to mistreat pets, the sale of ivory is prohibited and there are even laws to protect animals from certain cruelties in the meat industry. I'm sure most would agree that these are fair laws so how is the case of fois gras any different?
2007-10-06 01:51:55 · answer #3 · answered by jenny84 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Although I am not a veggie-head, I do not eat foie gras because of the ethical aspect. That doesn't mean I would not be up for a good storming and ransacking of the York Council.
I agree that legislating such a thing is over the top.
It's nice to hear you hearken to our centuries old tradition of laying seige to seats of intolerable decision making. Let me know where the forces are gathering and I will be there with dons' robes, poleax, and ladder.
2007-10-07 07:19:37 · answer #4 · answered by Skully 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
York city council are not 'deciding what its people can or can't consume'. The people of York are free to shop where they want and eat what they want, but YCC has banned the sale or use of Foie Gras on its premises.
Good for York City Council.
2007-10-06 02:14:12 · answer #5 · answered by lo_mcg 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
The big problem is the microbiological count is unacceptable, and if they allow that it allows other dangerous substances. Many of the traditional French cheeses can cause food poisoning if not prepared properly. Where does a city council draw the line on safety?
2007-10-06 00:10:28 · answer #6 · answered by Steve C 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Big deal! But to be honest, they could have saved themselves the bother, very few people can afford the real McCoy these days, and those few who can, can afford the best medical care, lol.
I'll just keep munching on my Brussels Paté.
2007-10-07 04:04:25 · answer #7 · answered by fed up woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i got banned for no good reason, your username is god
and you get away for it
i'm going to be sour for the next 500 years
fois gras should be banned, it's illegal to torture animals
2007-10-06 04:17:06 · answer #8 · answered by mikedrazehero 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
small minded bureaucrats forcing their own opinions down other peoples throats(chortle).
people should be free to boycott products if they disagree with them, but should always be given the option to do so.
however, they have only banned it from council premises, and those lazy b a stards shouldn't be spending our tax money on luxury foods anyway.
2007-10-06 04:26:19 · answer #9 · answered by renegade 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
whats this got to do with vegetarians and vegans?
i personally hope they do ban it.
2007-10-06 01:18:31 · answer #10 · answered by kati 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋