
I think we should start the confirmation process of Elena Kagan's nomination to the Supreme Court by asking her what she eats. That's, to me, a sign of one's character. I'd like to know what she has for breakfast. A bagel? A croissant? A boiled egg or a simple bowl of cereal? I see that she studied at Oxford. Does she appreciate the virtues of "bangers and mash?" Does she have a feel for how great English dairy products are? I know she's a terribly busy woman but I'd like to know what she has for lunch, or rather, how does she navigate the pressures of a full schedule with the very human need to eat? Such daily habits are revealing, n'est-ce pas? She's short so she must watch her weight but is she someone who's constantly on a diet or does she let nature take it's course? What sort of wine does she drink? Is she a vegetarian? Does she have a sweet tooth? If I were having her for dinner, I'd like to know what foods to avoid. Is she allergic to shellfish? I read an article in today's NY Times about a woman who is deathly allergic to paprika and because of this affliction, the poor soul has spent $10,000 on a help-dog who is trained to detect the deadly substance. (She's suing her employer because she was let go when a fellow worker is allergic to the dog!) These sorts of allergies say something about one's demeanor so if Ms. Kagan has a severe allergy, I want to know before I vote to seat her ( as if I have a vote!!).... In any case, Ms. Kagan seems like a decent sort and I hope she's confirmed. But I think her eating habits should be delved into as part of the vetting process.....She's there for life so, who knows---she might be asked to vote on a foie gras ban, decide on doing away with veal or asked to adjudicate on the issue of oysters from the tainted waters of the Gulf Coast or to declare that some overfished species are verboten..For those of us who Eat At Home, these are important issues of the day!!
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