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The headline is so inflammatory, as is that entire site.
The food shelves are government-funded food pantries. If you have one of these food shelves in an area with a high concentration of a particular ethnic group, does it not make sense to fill it with items that said group eats? While I agree with the general sentiment of "beggars can't be choosers" at the same time, could it simply be a matter that the people who run them had not considered this issue, and bringing it to their attention would just mean that they made an easy adjustment to the food items they stock? I don't think it has to be seen as so much of an "us against them" issue.
My mom helps run a food pantry (not a shelf) in rural Wisconsin. The people who use it are long-term members of the community, eating typical midwestern American food. If the pantry was suddenly filled with foreign foods which they weren't accustomed to, it doesn't seem unreasonable that people might ask about getting more familiar fare. It doesn't mean they are not grateful for the assistance they are getting. I don't see how the situation with these Somali refugees is that different.
I don't know about the gratefulness of this group - protests and demands that the fare be changed? That's not the attitude that smacks of gratefulness to me. This link is from a local Minnesota tv news station.
I 100% agree with the poster who suggested the mosques start up their own food bank, with the type of food that is culturally acceptable to their congregation. Why do the taxpayers have to do it? It's bad enough that they are most likely considered refugees and are being given many benefits as it is. How much is enough?
The headline is so inflammatory, as is that entire site.
The food shelves are government-funded food pantries. If you have one of these food shelves in an area with a high concentration of a particular ethnic group, does it not make sense to fill it with items that said group eats? While I agree with the general sentiment of "beggars can't be choosers" at the same time, could it simply be a matter that the people who run them had not considered this issue, and bringing it to their attention would just mean that they made an easy adjustment to the food items they stock? I don't think it has to be seen as so much of an "us against them" issue.
My mom helps run a food pantry (not a shelf) in rural Wisconsin. The people who use it are long-term members of the community, eating typical midwestern American food. If the pantry was suddenly filled with foreign foods which they weren't accustomed to, it doesn't seem unreasonable that people might ask about getting more familiar fare. It doesn't mean they are not grateful for the assistance they are getting. I don't see how the situation with these Somali refugees is that different.
If it costs the government/taxpayers more do to so (and Halal meats are generally always more expensive than standard-priced non-Halal meats), then I say no. Let's remember here: this quarrel is over a lack of Halal meats. Fish isn't covered and Islamists are free to buy that. The same goes for fruits, veggies, grains, eggs, etc., all things that Islamists may buy without having to worry about violating a dietary code. Not everyone is going to be satisfied, but beggars cannot be choosers. They can buy everything but meats with food stamps and, if they are really that desperate for meat, then they can use a little hard cash on that. Otherwise, make do with the meats that are offered. Note, I'd have the same response to any other group; this isn't an anti-Muslim rant, but a rant against political correctness and government waste.
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The headline is so inflammatory, as is that entire site.
The food shelves are government-funded food pantries. If you have one of these food shelves in an area with a high concentration of a particular ethnic group, does it not make sense to fill it with items that said group eats? While I agree with the general sentiment of "beggars can't be choosers" at the same time, could it simply be a matter that the people who run them had not considered this issue, and bringing it to their attention would just mean that they made an easy adjustment to the food items they stock? I don't think it has to be seen as so much of an "us against them" issue.
My mom helps run a food pantry (not a shelf) in rural Wisconsin. The people who use it are long-term members of the community, eating typical midwestern American food. If the pantry was suddenly filled with foreign foods which they weren't accustomed to, it doesn't seem unreasonable that people might ask about getting more familiar fare. It doesn't mean they are not grateful for the assistance they are getting. I don't see how the situation with these Somali refugees is that different.
But the government does not stock the shelves themselves.
They give out grants to others to stock the shelves.
These people want the local government to stock the shelves with their ethnic food.
This is free food in addition to their SNAP benefits.
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Originally Posted by I_Like_Spam Why aren't the local mosques passing the hat and soliciting funds from wealthy individuals in the religion
Donations given to mosques fund terror because that advances muslim causes. That is their priority, to kill Christians and overcome other religions.
There is a large school in Santa Clara, CA and I have to wonder what they are teaching and who is paying for it. Since they have money to build and run that place, maybe they could donate food so the ones who don't like America can find a better home for themselves.
Where I live in Central Maryland there are many different ethnic groups. I've seen stores that specialize in Hispanic food. I've seen at least one Halal food distributor (next to the Glen Burnie post office). I imagine jews know where to find Kosher food. There are stores that specialize in Asian foods, and a couple of them specifically state they are Korean food markets.
So.....what's the problem? Open up a shop or get together to open one and then staff the business with your relatives. If there isn't enough population to support this venture then looks like you're going to have to 'process' meat the old fashioned way. I've seen sheep and a goat slaughtered right there in Iraqi marketplaces. Heck I've seen a kid around 5 years old or so slit a sheep's throat. It's a skill many people, not just Muslims, might be interested in getting into in the future, perhaps even a necessity one day.
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"Halal" is not an ethnic preference, it's a religious demand by people who follow a part-time prophet, part-time caravan robber who used to channel an ancient Semitic deity.
If we must follow ancient nutritional advice for our food pantries, why not consult the great Hindu deity Krishna, who demanded people eat a lacto-vegetarian diet without eggs, garlic, or mushrooms?
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