LA Times writer Joel Stein explores the increasing reports of food allergies in children from "rich, lefty" families.
Joel Stein takes a somewhat cynical approach to the "mass hysteria" of the food allergie surge taking place around the world in well off countries. Though it comes off as a bit dramatic at times, the issue of parents convincing themselves and their children that they suffer from some sort of food allergy or illness is a reality. I believe that most people with two feet on the ground and their heads level on their shoulders would agree with what is said in this column. It is important to know about this because this epidemic is not the only one that parents can inflict upon their children. I have personally seen this to be true. While serving my mission in Peru I noticed that they were less concerned about food allergies that their kids might or might not have had and more concerned with paying for their schooling and food. Joel Stein also noticed this contrast between countries and sites statistics within the article to make the point.
Friday, January 9, 2009
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Amen!
I'm sure this would offend the "richy, lefty" families of the world, or as you put it - the people who DON'T have their head squarely on their shoulders. I don't mean to sound like I'm trying so hard to make this relevant to class - but what's the role of offending people in rhetoric? I think a lot of times sarcasm and bluntness get the point across really well. They also encourage people to be "on your side" - as the alternative is being mocked. The down-side is you have to pick your target audience VERY carefully...
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