Queen Beatrix Gives Up Meat Once A Week, Bans Foie Gras
Written by Vegetarian Star on September 26th, 2009 in Environment-Eco-Green, Food & Drink, Politicians.
Marianne Thieme
A 71 year old woman is seriously kicking Barack Obama‘s butt.
Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands has announced she’s giving up meat one day a week and has promised to no longer serve foie gras at Royal Banquets.
Go Queen Beatrix!
In addition, the Dutch government has announced plans to spend €6 million spend to help reduce meat consumption and fight global warming.
President of the United States, Barack Obama, has been asked to initiate a Meat Free Monday at the White House.
Pictured here, Marianne Thieme (Dutch Member of Parliament for the ‘Party for Animals’) wore a “Meat Free Mondays” hat to a costume ball held by Queen Beatrix as part of the annual “Prinsjesdag” celebrations.
Ahem…Obama, it’s now you’re turn.
via supportmfm.org
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