Food Inc.

I mentioned to one of my co-workers that I had to watch Food Inc. for this class, her reaction told me alot about what to expect. She actually said she couldn't even finish watching it. It was either THAT BAD, or what is that saying..ignorance in bliss. Anyway, I wasn't too excited about watching Food Inc., I have to say it didn't dissapoint me.

I have to admit that this movie/documentary informed me of things that I did not know. I mean I had heard of E coli, I actually cant ever bring myself to eat at Jack in the Box because I remember years ago there was an E coli incident there. In all my ignorant bliss I really believed that something must have been done to fix such a serious problem, especially with children getting hurt by it. I never realized the extent of uncaring and inhumane treatment.

I work in the Tribal side of ICW ( Indian Child Welfare) and CPS, so I understand and see inhumanity on a regualr basis. However, I did not know that it had an effect all the way down to things sich as the food we eat. I dont think I will EVER walking into a grocery store and look at Food the same way. I've always been somewhat leary of fast food, but with four kids there are those nights that McDonalds seems so much easier than cooking. Now I realize it doesn't matter, I am putting my kids at rick regardless! That is a scarey thought, on top of the other issues for young kids.

How could the World possibly come to this? I always thought of farmers as hard-working people who loved the land we live on. I believed Farmers were people who probably didn't make much money, but had good morals and believed in waht they did. I understand that they are out there, although the reach of corporations is amazing to me.How can there be people who have the control to make a serious impact on the food industry, but don't.They could maybe even Stop the awful treatment of animals as well as the workers they employ. They must have families, and even kids at home. I wonder how 'they' would feel if one of their children died from Ecoli or Salmonella?