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In reply to the discussion: Why the People of India walked out [View all]IronLionZion
(51,437 posts)42. My family probably grew up eating too much beef
one of the best things about America is the juicy tender flavorful beef available everywhere. Yum!
In India, the laws vary by state, sometimes by town. There are areas where even the rumor of eating beef has gotten people lynched to death. But then there are other areas that have steakhouses and beef butchers. There are folks who believe that only 1 specific breed of cattle is sacred to the Hindus and that's not the type that we eat. Buffalo meat is also widely available in many parts of India as an alternative.
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It annoys me to no end when grown adults are that picky and obnoxious about what
smirkymonkey
Feb 2020
#7
That's totally acceptable. I am talking about people who will only eat very few things and
smirkymonkey
Feb 2020
#32
There are political and economic reasons why global chains avoid serving beef in India
IronLionZion
Feb 2020
#47
Probably thought it would make an interesting day's entertainment to see a US President speak...
Hekate
Feb 2020
#45
His handlers probably consider it a success if he did not mention Geronimo.
Hermit-The-Prog
Feb 2020
#33