FOOL, n. A person who pervades the domain of intellectual speculation and diffuses himself through the channels of moral activity. He is omnific, omniform, omnipercipient, omniscience, omnipotent....
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Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Tomato Panic 2008
Another example of the Katrina/FEMA Effecttmis the latest "Tomato Panic" that has all but destroyed the U. S. tomato grower infrastructure in the short term. 24/7 cable/satellite news exposure of the recent outbreak of salmonella in the United States with "knee jerk" reactions by the CDC, FDA and vendors has "created"a PANICthat may have better been resolved by sane administrative procedures.
While safe preparation of any food is critical to individual health safety, common sense has to be used. I believe the lack of common sense is at the root of this latest media generated scare. Has the fear of litigation prompted by "nonsense lawsuits" caused major food purveyors and restaurants to remove tomatoes from their produce aisles and menu items?
I'm a Boomer who is way tired of the bovine excrement that masks itself as media reports and journalism!
I am a Vietnam-Era Veteran along with my wife; who is also a Vietnam-Era Veteran, that believes in our Nation, Culture and Flag.
I've had some life experience, been a few places, done a few things. I defended my Country, rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-5) in the United States Air Force (1966 - 1970). I enjoy life as much as one may and hope that my readers can do the same.
My best friend is my Wife.