In general, it can be agreed upon that order and law is required in order to run a successful business or maintain stability in society. Yet is this always the case? For example, a grocery store throws out tons and tons (literally) of food every single day. Grocery stores throw out over 43 billion tons of food annually. That food can be used in order to feed the homeless or feed people who don’t have enough food for groceries. Yet due to laws and liability issues, large grocery stores like Market Basket are not allowed to do that. I think it’s undeniable though that the food is being put to waste, and should be used better. In 2010, there was a lot more advocating for a change in the system, and allowing the food to be distributed to homeless shelters in order to prevent such wastefulness. There was a lot of talk of trying to pass a bill that would allow the grocery stores to be protected in case someone were to eat something that gave them food poisoning. Although a lot of health risks and problems may arise from people eating the food, as long as they consent to the food that they eat and know where it’s coming from, then there should be no liability issues present. Personally, I don’t see how that bill never passed and why we’re allowed to watch so much food go to waste.
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