Foie gras is officially banned in California as of Sun., July 1. Will we ever ban it here in Florida? Is it an inhumane practice or too delicious to do without? We sent out a call on Facebook and Twitter to see if there is any consensus on the fatty livers of quacks.
“Yes. They’re giving these animals what’s called hepatic lipidosis, and it’s an absolutely horrible, miserable disease for the animal. Fatty liver is the collection of excessive amounts of triglycerides and other fats inside liver cells. The liver is the organ responsible for changing fats eaten in the diet to types of fat that can be stored and used by the body. In fatty liver, large droplets of fat, containing mostly triglycerides, collect within cells of the liver. In severe cases, the liver can increase to over three times its normal size and may be painful and tender.” —Virginia
“Frankly, I’d rather tax the shit out of it. AFTER you’ve paid enough through the nose to feed every hungry person in California … then you can have tax free tortured duck liver. And it has to be called that.” —Keith
“Yes. I used to love it, too. But it’s just so wrong and inhumane.” —Christine
“In my opinion, No. Is this because I love Foie Gras … Yes.” —Wil
“Florida is only one of eight states that has no law regarding texting while driving. It outlawed bestiality just last year. Considering that evidence, banning foie gras won’t even be on Florida’s radar for another 75 years.” —Ren
This article appears in Jul 5-11, 2012.