Published Letters and Op-Eds from
COK’s Writers Group

Takoma Park’s Resolution On Foie Gras Is Laudable (#2)

Washington Post
July 24, 2008

Kudos to the Takoma Park City Council for its resolution opposing the production and sale of foie gras, the liver of a force-fed duck or goose ["Takoma Park Officials Frown Upon Foie Gras," Extra, July 10]. Opposing egregious animal cruelty does not mean focusing on trivia or ignoring human rights issues; a humane, modern and ethical society should -- and can -- take steps to minimize human and animal suffering. It's heartening to see more and more cities acknowledging that our broadening ethical framework includes animals.

Jon Camp
Takoma Park