The fat years are over - Foie Gras banned in California as of 1st July.

[Gups]

I can understand Californians who like foie gras or who dislike govt. interference in what they can and can't eat to be upset by this.

But why would anyone else give a toss?

[Eddie Teach]

I can understand Californians who like foie gras or who dislike govt. interference in what they can and can't eat to be upset by this.

But why would anyone else give a toss?

Because they made money off selling foie gras to Californians.

[Gups]

I can understand Californians who like foie gras or who dislike govt. interference in what they can and can't eat to be upset by this.

But why would anyone else give a toss?

Because they made money off selling foie gras to Californians.

Of course, I forgot the huge foie gras making constinuency.

[Malthus]

I can understand Californians who like foie gras or who dislike govt. interference in what they can and can't eat to be upset by this.

But why would anyone else give a toss?

The only reason is to note it points to a larger trend of local governments getting involved in regulating stuff that people consume (assuming that it does).

[Valmy]

Of course, I forgot the huge foie gras making constinuency.

It seems big enough for this to make international news yes.  Since almost all of it is made in one country and Cali is a major consumer.

[garbon]

Of course, I forgot the huge foie gras making constinuency.

It seems big enough for this to make international news yes.  Since almost all of it is made in one country and Cali is a major consumer.

And in many things California leads the way - like California's smoking ban inspiring other states to make similar moves.

[DGuller]

Of course, I forgot the huge foie gras making constinuency.

It seems big enough for this to make international news yes.  Since almost all of it is made in one country and Cali is a major consumer.

And in many things California leads the way - like California's smoking ban inspiring other states to make similar moves.

Or California's budget deficits inspiring other states to, er, well.

[Grey Fox]

Of course, I forgot the huge foie gras making constinuency.

It seems big enough for this to make international news yes.  Since almost all of it is made in one country and Cali is a major consumer.

And in many things California leads the way - like California's smoking ban inspiring other states to make similar moves.

Or California's budget deficits inspiring other states to, er, well.

You mean, Greece is the fault of Californians?

[garbon]

Or California's budget deficits inspiring other states to, er, well.

I didn't say that all of California's inspiration was positive!

[Gups]

Of course, I forgot the huge foie gras making constinuency.

It seems big enough for this to make international news yes.  Since almost all of it is made in one country and Cali is a major consumer.

Since 80% of foie gras is consumed in France, I doubt Cali is really that big of a producer.

It's international news because it is a divisive issue. I can understand those who are against foie gras being very interested and pleased about this. I just don't understand why someone like Marti could possible care.

[Grey Fox]

That's not what Valmy is saying Gups.

He's saying that France is the major producer.

[Admiral Yi]

Do they use lamb on gyros? Cause otherwise I don't think I've ever had any. 

You've never eaten Indian food? 

Yes, gyro is a combination of lamb and beef.

[Eddie Teach]

You've never eaten Indian food? 

No.

[Gups]

My bad, I meant to say that I doubted that Cali was that big a consumer. But sure teh Foie Gras industry is going to make a fuss if any country or state bans their product, even if its a small part of their exports.

[Admiral Yi]

You've never eaten Indian food? 

No.