As the New York City Council considers banning foie gras from being sold in New York, advocates of the delicacy are voicing their opposition, reports The New York Times. The proposed legislation could come up for a vote in the fall, and more than half of the Council has signed on as co-sponsors. Mayor Bill de Blasio himself also supports the bill.
People like Mark Caro believes the ban is unfair, stating that “If you try to get people to give up their cheap chicken, you would have a problem, because it would affect their budgets.” He also believes there may be a class issue behind the ban as well, saying, “It’s enjoyed by foodies and gourmets: people most of this country resents.” Full Story
Related: NYC Official Introduces Ban on Foie Gras; CA Foie Gras Ban Reinstated.
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