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Chicago Bans Foie Gras A sad day for liver lovers, a happy day for geese and ducks.

I know people have strong opinons on this, but this is nothing more than a political issue. I feel it has very little effect on the rights of animals. Most farmers who provide foie gras for fine restaurants can easily prove that their birds live better lives than those produced for McDonald’s, KFC and the supermarkets. I’d like to see a politician stand up for those birds’ rights. These Alderman basically went un-opposed on the foie issue. Any Aldermen think they’re powerful enough to go against veal? Anybody know a politician who would dare go up against the beef, poultry or pork industry? Would any of them ever go against the power of the fast food industry or retailers like Walmart and tell them they have to sacrifice profits for animal rights?

Daley: “I think we have four restaurants that serve foie gras. . . Someone talks about foie gras this week. What’s next week? What’s on your menu. . . You tell me what’s next week we’re gonna decide what you should eat and what you should do. . .”

Thomas Keller, Per Se: “Peach Melba” Moulard Duck “Foie Gras en Terrine”, Frog Hollow Farm’s Peach Jelly, Pickled Peaches, Marinated Red Onion, “Melba Toast” and Crispy Carolina Rice.

Eric Aubriot, Fuse (now closed) Foie Gras with Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce.