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Hot take: That 'accident' beef offer from a farmer stuck with me
So last week, this farmer I know calls me up. He had a cow get hit by a truck on his road, not sick or anything, just bad luck. He asked if I wanted the meat, since it was fresh and he didn't want to waste it. I've always hated when meat gets thrown away, but this isn't how we usually do things. It made me wonder about the line between using what we have and sticking to the rules. Part of me says feed people, the other part worries about setting a bad example. What do you all think? Have you ever been in a spot like this?
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miamitchell7mo ago
Disagree with the idea that this sets a bad example. It's a unique situation with a trusted source. Rules matter, but so does common sense.
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xena_fox397mo ago
Wouldn't accepting that meat just make the whole system seem less serious? Rules about meat inspection are there for real reasons, even if this one case seems fine. If we all start making exceptions based on good feelings, it chips away at standards that keep people safe. You might trust this farmer, but accepting it tells others their own random source is okay too. That slippery slope could lead to someone getting sick from meat that wasn't actually safe. Isn't protecting the rule more important than one free meal?
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