I'd been eating fast food all my life without thinking about it. And the more I learned about the subject, the more intrigued I became. Eric Schlosser eatfastfood Change image and share on social
I'm a huge supporter of animal rights - and I've been an outspoken critic of the cruelties routinely inflicted on livestock at factory farms. But it really bothers me that the mistreatment of pigs and chickens and cows seems to attract a lot more attention and spark a lot more outrage than the abuse of immigrant workers. Eric Schlosser abuseanimalattention share on social
By birth and upbringing, I think I'm emotionally resilient. I don't feel like I'm a depressive person. Eric Schlosser birthdepressiveemotionally Change image and share on social
The fear of murder has grown so enormous in the United States that it leaves a taint, like the mark of Cain, on everyone murder touches. Eric Schlosser cainenormousfear Change image and share on social
I've been called communist, socialist, anti-American. Eric Schlosser americananticall Change image and share on social
It's not a question of McDonald's vanishing from the face of the earth. It's a question of these companies assuming some more responsibility for what they're selling. Eric Schlosser assumecompanyearth Change image and share on social
One might expect that the families of murder victims would be showered with sympathy and support, embraced by their communities. But in reality they are far more likely to feel isolated, fearful, and ashamed, overwhelmed by grief and guilt, angry at the criminal-justice system, and shunned by their old friends. Eric Schlosser angryashamedcommunity share on social
Most fast food is fried. Fried food tastes great, and people don't seem to care about the fat aspect. Eric Schlosser aspectcarefast Change image and share on social
It's possible to go to the market, buy good ingredients, and make yourself a healthy meal for less than it costs to buy a value meal at McDonald's. Eric Schlosser buycostgood Change image and share on social
Journalists aren't supposed to be cheerleaders. Eric Schlosser cheerleaderjournalistsuppose Change image and share on social