“Ducks are not humans.” ….. “What foie gras farming does is amplify a natural biological process rather than invent a cruel one.”
“Why I am Proud to serve Foie Gras” is a fascinating read. It delves into the mind of a person who is the walking epitome of cognitive dissonance.
A staggering entitlement and ability to mould the truth into a box of believable lies.
Food is a fierce subject. In our media driven world every subject has strong opposers and supporters. But this piece requires the pro and against ‘eating animal’ lobbies to check logic and common sense at the door.
To advocate for an abhorrent practice, because it is traditional reflects more about the advocator than the practice. It is an entrenched mind, incapable of seeing beyond his/her own truth.
Butterworth’s is on a slippery slope courtesy of their chef who would probably advocate for the continuation of children in the carpet industry. Using his own argument, we must ignore the evils of child labour because they produce beautiful pieces of art.
He would further argue that these children live difficult lives mostly in poverty- so bonded labour (which it is in most cases) is no worse than a life of abject poverty.
An estimated 54 million children are engaged in child labour across South Asia, many of those in hazardous industries. Would chef advocate for their continued bondage because they produce beautiful carpets? He’d probably ask you not to sign a petition to end child labour, because … it’s tradition.
Source:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/06/12/why-i-am-proud-serve-foie-gras
Leafy Fox 