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A few weeks ago a council member on the Health Committee told me that when Joe Moore’s initial foie gras ban was before the council, aldermen were besieged by calls from activists–not necessarily Chicago residents–urging them to pass it. This weekend Moore mustered his troops, sending out the e-mail below urging his followers to call the mayor and Burke in protest. Note the qualifier “If you live in Chicago,” indicating those on Moore’s mailing list aren’t necessarily Chicagoans, let alone residents of the 49th Ward.
“I got word late yesterday that Chicago Alderman Edward Burke has announced his intention to call for a City Council vote on to repeal Chicago’s ban on the sale of foie gras. The vote is scheduled to take place early Monday morning.
“Call Mayor Daley at 312-744-5000.
“I will continue to keep you informed.
