EXCLUSIVE: Assembly Member Paul Fong on the CA Shark Fin Soup Ban

By John | Wednesday, March 2, 2011 | 3 Comments

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A few weeks ago, I blogged about the California state assembly member Paul Fong’s introduction of a bill on banning the sale of shark fin soup in the state of California. Since Fong is actually my representative and his office is just a few miles from where I live, I thought I’d ask him directly questions I had regarding this bill. This was the first time I had interviewed anybody, let alone an elected official, so I appreciated Fong spending a few minutes to answer a few questions I had. I asked Fong about his motivations behind the bill, his like or dislike of the soup itself, the reaction by his constituents, the process for the bill and when it’ll come to a vote, as well as what voters can do to support this bill. As I’ve stated before, I’m a Fong supporter and am for this ban. I’m not a big fan of shark fin soup (though have politely ate it when offered) but given what I know now, will abstain from eating it when offered.

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Zomppa

Great piece! Thanks to Paul Fong for taking a stand – and not compromising who he is or his cultural heritage, and thanks to you, John, for a great interview.
http://www.erniehsiung.com/ Ernie H.

Great interview, John!
Boogerhead

If everyone desisted from partaking of shark’s fin soup in order for it to be legal to hunt sharks, then I’m all for it. Sharks are dangerous and I’d feel better if it were legal to hunt them. They ate a bunch of German beachgoers in Egypt right before the recent coup.

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