July 1, 2012 is when the Foie Gras ban goes into effect.
We all may have different opinions of the production of Foie Gras and I don't want to change that, it's what keeps things interesting. This bill will eliminate a business that has been thriving in California for over 25 years - creating jobs and paying taxes. Can we all agree that forcing an economically viable business to move from the state is not the best for our economy?
As a result of this law being passed the Golden Gate Restaurant Association has taken the lead to help change the face of farming in California. They have formed C.H.E.F.S., the Coalition for Humane and Ethical Farming Standards. CHEFS is working to amend the law to permit the continued sale and production within California of foie gras that is produced in accordance with humane and ethical standards. The plan is to introduce these humane standards and have them approved by UC Animal Welfare.
California To Ban Foie Gras
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, Feb 03 2012 05:44 PM
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Posted 03 February 2012 - 06:56 PM
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Posted 03 February 2012 - 10:34 PM
Guess the legislature must have our debt issue solved and a fiscally sound plan for the future so they can move on to these other "pressing" issues. What? No?
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Posted 03 February 2012 - 11:14 PM
Guess the legislature must have our debt issue solved and a fiscally sound plan for the future so they can move on to these other "pressing" issues. What? No?
It's ridiculous that these twit legislatures waste so much time and tax payer dollars on really dumb things like this...and at the same time put duck farmers in this state out of business.
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Posted 03 February 2012 - 11:57 PM
July 1, 2012 is when the Foie Gras ban goes into effect.
We all may have different opinions of the production of Foie Gras and I don't want to change that, it's what keeps things interesting. This bill will eliminate a business that has been thriving in California for over 25 years - creating jobs and paying taxes. Can we all agree that forcing an economically viable business to move from the state is not the best for our economy?
As a result of this law being passed the Golden Gate Restaurant Association has taken the lead to help change the face of farming in California. They have formed C.H.E.F.S., the Coalition for Humane and Ethical Farming Standards. CHEFS is working to amend the law to permit the continued sale and production within California of foie gras that is produced in accordance with humane and ethical standards. The plan is to introduce these humane standards and have them approved by UC Animal Welfare.
I honestly do not care how many jobs are lost by banning a act of animal cruelty. There should not be a good time or a bad time to stop such practices.
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 07:13 AM
I honestly do not care how many jobs are lost by banning a act of animal cruelty. There should not be a good time or a bad time to stop such practices.
I agree. And for those of you who don't know what is done to produce tasty foie gras, there is a plethora of information online. It's disgusting.
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 07:33 AM
I honestly do not care how many jobs are lost by banning a act of animal cruelty. There should not be a good time or a bad time to stop such practices.
I know what's involved and it's harsh but it's not much worse then what it is done to all the cattle for the burgers at McDonald's.
I don't see any legislatures going after McDonald's and protecting the cattle from the cruel conditions they are raised in to become lousy burgers.
Is it that you guys just care more about ducks and not cattle?
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 07:55 AM
Well Dave, you do have to admit that ducks are just a little bit more cuddly!
But YEA, what about them cattle? And CHICKENS? And PIGS??
If we could only all become herbivores against our nature, that would solve all the tasty animal-cruelty problems.
But YEA, what about them cattle? And CHICKENS? And PIGS??
If we could only all become herbivores against our nature, that would solve all the tasty animal-cruelty problems.
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 08:25 AM
I know what's involved and it's harsh but it's not much worse then what it is done to all the cattle for the burgers at McDonald's.
I don't see any legislatures going after McDonald's and protecting the cattle from the cruel conditions they are raised in to become lousy burgers.
Is it that you guys just care more about ducks and not cattle?
There are anti-cruelty laws on the books for cattle. That doesn't mean everyone plays by the rules or that the rules can't be improved.... but there are laws in place. Why shouldn't there be rules in place for ducks?
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 08:31 AM
There are anti-cruelty laws on the books for cattle. That doesn't mean everyone plays by the rules or that the rules can't be improved.... but there are laws in place. Why shouldn't there be rules in place for ducks?
And geese. I always thought foie gras came from geese.
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 09:18 AM
And geese. I always thought foie gras came from geese.
You're right -- it comes from ducks and geese.
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 03:48 PM
You're right -- it comes from ducks and geese.
In the U.S., only ducks are grown for Foie Gras. In Europe, it is typically geese.
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 09:01 PM
In regards to cattle, eating tasty burgers and steak is saving the environment and reduce global warming. Cows produce alot of methane gas which is bad for the ozone layer. Save the Earth, enjoy a steak!
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Posted 05 February 2012 - 11:04 AM
I have excellent hearing and the other day I heard a piece or brocolli scream as it's head was bitten off by a customer at the salad bar. When will the madness stop?
Oh, and prior to it's violent death, it was drowned in a vat of ranch dressing. Waterboarding????
Oh, and prior to it's violent death, it was drowned in a vat of ranch dressing. Waterboarding????
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Posted 05 February 2012 - 11:23 AM
I have excellent hearing and the other day I heard a piece or brocolli scream as it's head was bitten off by a customer at the salad bar. When will the madness stop?
Oh, and prior to it's violent death, it was drowned in a vat of ranch dressing. Waterboarding????
MAO! I am also of the opinion that this is something that the Legislature should not be dealing with.
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