French Living continues to face criticism over Foie Gras
Alex C | 15.02.2008 09:02 | Animal Liberation
Demonstrations continue to be successful in educating the public as to the reality of foie gras, and the few remaining establishments in Nottingham that persist in selling this cruel dish.
Thursday 14th February
Demonstrators assembled outside French Living, in Nottingham city centre, to voice their concerns at the continued sale of foie gras. Foie Gras, or as its often dubbed ‘delicacy of despair’, is an especially cruel dish. Its production entails extreme suffering for millions of young ducks and geese; a metal tube is forcibly inserted down the bird’s throat, often causing painful and fatal lacerations in itself, and they are then repeatedly force-fed. This causes the liver to swell to up to 10 times its natural size, essentially tantamount to liver disease. At this point the birds are slaughtered and their liver then becomes the product, foie gras. Production methods are considered so cruel that to produce it in Britain would be illegal, but through free trade laws, the import and sale is able to continue.
The demonstration was once again successful, with many more people learning, with disgust, the true cost of foie gras. Increasingly, the compassionate people of Nottingham seem to have no time for this barbaric dish. The peaceful event ran smoothly and effectively, with no presence at all from Nottinghamshire Police Force.
One member of the public did, however, voice some concerns that continued protests at French Living reflected some form of xenophobia. Nottingham Animal Rights should like to reassure anybody similarly concerned that the demonstrations continue solely because French Living chooses to support animal cruelty through the sale of foie gras. There are many other French restaurants in the city that offer great dining with no need for such cruelty, and likewise previous demonstrations have taken place against British establishments also. The group don’t discriminate; its standpoint remains that animal cruelty is unacceptable in all forms, and regardless of the race, colour or creed of those responsible.
Demonstrations will continue to educate the public as to the true cost of this cruel cuisine. For those interested in taking part, events taking place over the next fortnight are as follows:
For all events please meet at the Lions in Market Square
Friday 15th February – Meet a 6.45pm
Thursday 21st February – Meet at 6.45pm
Friday 22nd February – Meet at 6.45pm
Thursday 28th February – Meet at 6.25pm
Friday 29th February – Meet at 6.45pm
Demonstrators assembled outside French Living, in Nottingham city centre, to voice their concerns at the continued sale of foie gras. Foie Gras, or as its often dubbed ‘delicacy of despair’, is an especially cruel dish. Its production entails extreme suffering for millions of young ducks and geese; a metal tube is forcibly inserted down the bird’s throat, often causing painful and fatal lacerations in itself, and they are then repeatedly force-fed. This causes the liver to swell to up to 10 times its natural size, essentially tantamount to liver disease. At this point the birds are slaughtered and their liver then becomes the product, foie gras. Production methods are considered so cruel that to produce it in Britain would be illegal, but through free trade laws, the import and sale is able to continue.
The demonstration was once again successful, with many more people learning, with disgust, the true cost of foie gras. Increasingly, the compassionate people of Nottingham seem to have no time for this barbaric dish. The peaceful event ran smoothly and effectively, with no presence at all from Nottinghamshire Police Force.
One member of the public did, however, voice some concerns that continued protests at French Living reflected some form of xenophobia. Nottingham Animal Rights should like to reassure anybody similarly concerned that the demonstrations continue solely because French Living chooses to support animal cruelty through the sale of foie gras. There are many other French restaurants in the city that offer great dining with no need for such cruelty, and likewise previous demonstrations have taken place against British establishments also. The group don’t discriminate; its standpoint remains that animal cruelty is unacceptable in all forms, and regardless of the race, colour or creed of those responsible.
Demonstrations will continue to educate the public as to the true cost of this cruel cuisine. For those interested in taking part, events taking place over the next fortnight are as follows:
For all events please meet at the Lions in Market Square
Friday 15th February – Meet a 6.45pm
Thursday 21st February – Meet at 6.45pm
Friday 22nd February – Meet at 6.45pm
Thursday 28th February – Meet at 6.25pm
Friday 29th February – Meet at 6.45pm
Alex C
Homepage:
http://www.myspace.com/nottinghamanimalrights
