Some background info: Mr. Z (9) and I have been reading about the founding fathers, The Declaration of Independence, the basic set-up of our federal and state governments, etc. . .
So, we are sitting at the dinner table having a family discussion about how it is ILLEGAL (in the state where we live) for anyone to sell, give, or RECEIVE raw milk unless it is from a USDA inspected and approved facility. Practically speaking, this means that, if I go to my friend's mini-farm and bring home a gallon of raw goat's milk for my family to drink. . . both her and I are committing a crime that is punishable by 6-12 months in prison. Are you kidding me???
O.K. - I will refrain from launching into how incredibly insane this law is (other than to say that I cannot fathom how it can be LEGAL to buy and sell cigarettes which contain known carcinogens but punishable by jail time to milk a goat!?!?!?). Sorry, I digress.
Back to the story at hand:
So we are talking about the legalities of receiving raw milk and about whether or not the government should really be making laws about such things when Mr. Z has a sudden "lightbulb" moment and says, with a grin:
"Hey, they can't do that because I'm pursuing my happiness by drinking raw goat's milk!"
If only the politicians were this intelligent! LOL!
3 comments:
Ah, yes... Raw milk is akin to heroine in the U.S. Crazy, isn't it?
Also enjoyed the youth conference remark, haha. Children have such wisdom, don't they?!
Okay...so I wonder if Mr Z's argument would hold up in a court of law? Really it ought to...it's a perfectly constitutionally sound argument!!!
WOW-I had no idea that was a LAW! I suppose that means I won't be asking our "friend" for some goat's milk. But it is legal for them to drink their own goat's milk? Hhmmmm.
Mr.Z is one smart cookie there. He should become a lawyer. :-D
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