19th century German statesman Otto Bismarck famously said, "Laws are like sausages: it's better not to see them being made."
He was complaining about the government. But this is an easy quote to take both ways for anyone who has actually watched either one. The general proceedings are typically messy, disgusting affairs that would turn off even the most ardent lover of either. Best to just remain ignorant and enjoy them. Sausages, that is. Who enjoys laws?
So while there is obviously much to be written about the law, we will consider the sausage today. Or more specifically, the humble hot dog.
Hot dogs are normally made from what the meat industry charitably calls "trimmings." These are the beef, pork and poultry leftovers after the better cuts are taken and sold. These are mixed with all manner of fillers, spiced up a bit and somehow, someway become America's favorite sausage.
He was complaining about the government. But this is an easy quote to take both ways for anyone who has actually watched either one. The general proceedings are typically messy, disgusting affairs that would turn off even the most ardent lover of either. Best to just remain ignorant and enjoy them. Sausages, that is. Who enjoys laws?
So while there is obviously much to be written about the law, we will consider the sausage today. Or more specifically, the humble hot dog.
Hot dogs are normally made from what the meat industry charitably calls "trimmings." These are the beef, pork and poultry leftovers after the better cuts are taken and sold. These are mixed with all manner of fillers, spiced up a bit and somehow, someway become America's favorite sausage.