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Chicago Overturns Foie Gras Ban

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Cher
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- 68 days ago - news.bbc.co.uk
The city council of Chicago has overturned a ban on foie gras, less than two years after it was imposed. The ban was repealed in a vote by 36-6, and the decision will go into effect later this month. The city had issued few warnings to restaurants that
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Susan Hall - Amado (29)
Friday May 16, 2008, 1:27 pm
This is disgusting.
 

Bronwyn H. (17)
Friday May 16, 2008, 8:10 pm
Noted. This is a shameful decision, these people have lost their humanity. Maybe if they were force-fed this cruel way they might have a different opinion.
 

Linda B. (45)
Friday May 16, 2008, 8:11 pm
These cooks are just being belligerent, and obnoxious for the sake of being obnoxious. I know, I worked with people like this for many years. I also know that foie gras is hardly a staple in the industry. Please sign the petition.


http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/please-reconsider-the-repeal-of-the-chicago-fois-grois-ban
 

Candi Ausman (43)
Friday May 16, 2008, 8:11 pm
C'mon, Chicago, GROW UP!
 

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Friday May 16, 2008, 8:30 pm
OMG!!!!!!
 

Lorraine K. (154)
Monday May 19, 2008, 1:53 pm
This is disgusting! :(
 
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