Eric schlosser

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.

Journalists aren't supposed to be cheerleaders.

I aimed at the public's heart, and by accident I hit it in the stomach.

I've been called communist, socialist, anti-American.

By birth and upbringing, I think I'm emotionally resilient. I don't feel like I'm a depressive person.

I think there should be very strict limits on the pathogens that can be sold in your meat. There should be limits on disease-causing pathogens. Tests should determine whether the meat is contaminated...

'Fast Food Nation' isn't about my journey into the dark world of fast food and the prison book is not about my journey into the prison world. I'm not using myself as any kind of narrative link.

By the way, I'm not a vegetarian. I have a lot of respect for people who are vegetarian for religious or ethical reasons.

There is a growing market today for local, organic foods produced by small farmers. And farmers' markets have played a large role in making that happen.

I really like hamburgers and French fries, and I don't consider myself some kind of gourmand.