Michael OConnor wrote:
>
> On Jun 24, 10:20 pm, Mark Thorson > wrote:
> > Craziness starts here, but it doesn't stay here.
> >
> > http://www.freakonomics.com/2012/06/...2%80%99s-gmo-l...
>
> These are similar to the laws that are being passed across the country
> that you can't directly help the homeless by giving them food because
> you should instead give to the government and they will decide how
> much to give to the poor and how much to keep for themselves. You are
> most likely not a licensed Dietician and you have not had your
> premises reviewed by the Board of Health and Heaven forbid you give
> these homeless people home prepared foods that aren't organic or might
> have too much sodium or cholesterol.

In California, the problem with Food Not Bombs
giving away food is that the food is not made
in a controlled kitchen. That is a requirement
for any food offered to the public, even if it
is free. Technically, even bake sales are illegal
in this state. You can't have a controlled kitchen
in a residence.

Having gotten food poisoning from home-made food
sold (illegally) at a Chinese cultural event,
I can't say I'm totally against this.