Certainly not a new thought. I mean, who was it that said, a penny saved is a penny earned? While true enough, a penny was worth a lot more back then. At that time, a person could live comfortably on a dollar a day.

None the less, let me get back to my point. Likely 4 or 5 decades ago, supermarkets used to donate their food that was out of date but still good to kitchens. There was little chance of it spoiling. The food was likely prepared and served in two days, three at the most.

It really worked well. It actually cost money to have trash trucks haul off good food. The kitchens provided good food for really hungry folks, even Christian oriented outfits.

Then suddenly, it stopped, as they say, instantly. But why? Who was complaining? Who in the world would have an objection to such a good arrangements

Well, as usual, let’s look at the lawyers. They are always looking for a way to spoil things when they can profit on it. Of course the judges must take part of the blame.

A man got sick from the food. A lawyer found out about it and the next thing the store owner knew, he was about bankrupt for doing good. Word got around instantly and no one had to be warned twice.

So, you want to know why the stores don’t give food to charities, that’s it. I am sure it was far more involved. I am sure the trial took a while. I am sure that there were efforts to get the judgement overturned. But in the end, it doesn’t matter, even if the grocer was not at fault.

So, the lawyer made his wages. The person who got the food poisoning got his share of the cash and now the folks who were going to the kitchens go hungry. Who is it that likes that outcome?

Just now, I was watching CBS news. Guess what one of the stories was about. Grocers in San Francisco giving food to charities, as if it’s new thought.

Now that makes me wonder. Just how many lawyers are keeping an eye out, as the wolf waiting for the chance to strike. They might even help things along by feeding a willing accomplice a piece of spoiled meat.

I don’t like the idea. I don’t like wasted food. However, I have no say in the matter. No one asked me to pass a law. If I tried, no one would help me. You see the laws are made by the lawyers and for the lawyers.

For those unaware, the story of the good Samaritan was told as the result of the question, “Who is my neighbor?” Do I need to tell you? It was asked by a lawyer… apparently looking for a loophole in the law, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” I suspect there was a neighbor or two he did not like.

Unfortunately, we do need lawyers. Just not so many. Moreover, maybe we need a few laws to keep them in control.