Boy raises $25,000 for WWII vets, city fines him for his efforts (Mexicans, money)

[HistorianDude]

Originally Posted by pghquest

What part is a lie?

The claim that he was "fined for his efforts." He was not.

He was fined for what he failed to do, not for what he did.

[Harrier]

Originally Posted by Think4Yourself

The fines are to insure people selling food to the public take a course in safe food handling and preparation to prevent food born illness. Such classes are typically ~$40 and can be finished in one day. After that he can apply for a special use permit to sell prepared food to the general public provided the cooking location passes a public health inspection. Yes, this is actually a valid public health issue as more people die from food born illness world wide than from anything else.

It's an easy fix so why are you so upset?

The kid is being made to jump through hoops and red tape just so he can do a charitable fundraiser. I guess he should have just held the thing in his backyard. What's next - food preparation permits for a backyard wedding? Health inspectors knocking on the front door during family dinnertime?

[Harrier]

Originally Posted by HistorianDude

The claim that he was "fined for his efforts." He was not.

He was fined for what he failed to do, not for what he did.

If he hadn't put out any effort - would he had been fined?

No.

[sailordave]

The health inspector board paid the fine for him. I'd like to know if this was before or after the story reached the press. They did break the rules but even law enforcement has the discretion to make judgement calls in the field. The kid and their family were not operating a business. They were trying to raise money for charity. The morally right thing to do is 1. Inform the family of the necessary permits required for food preparation even for charity 2. Ensure the family is preparing food in a safe manner and 3. If everything seems to be OK, then ask them to come by the office to get the permit. Give them a warning about needing a permit for any future food prep charity drives. Common sense isn't common anymore.

[MIKEETC]

Originally Posted by cruxan

what the hell is this country becoming

Boy fined $170 during fundraiser for WWII vets

Looks like it settled itself in the end.

Fortunately for both Peterson and the vets, the health department’s board members agreed to pay the fine for him

Those who disagree with health codes for food service should be silent when the Mexican with the cart rolls through your neighborhood.

[food-borne illness can be serious]

[pghquest]

Originally Posted by HistorianDude

The claim that he was "fined for his efforts." He was not.

He was fined for what he failed to do, not for what he did.

He clearly was fined for his efforts. If he wasnt trying to raise money for the vets, he wouldnt have been fined.

[Harrier]

Originally Posted by MIKEETC

Those who disagree with health codes for food service should be silent when the Mexican with the cart rolls through your neighborhood.

Some really great food comes off of those carts.

[HistorianDude]

Originally Posted by pghquest

It says he was fined for his efforts, which is true.

There you go. The lie again

You people are pathetic.

[rw47]

Roffle.

Do you people really not know the expression "for his efforts?"

Has nobody heard this expression before???

[pghquest]

Originally Posted by HistorianDude

There you go. The lie again

You people are pathetic.

I guess kooks found their attack word for the day.. I proved the last kook wrong, and here you are..

Tell me Historian, was he fined for NOT raising money, or because he was?