In Defense of Cheese
Some have argued that cheese is extremely bad-tasting. Others hold that it is unhealthy and refuse it in favor of tofu. However, while it is undeniable that tofu is healthy and tastes good in combination with the proper spices, cheese is just as good of a choice. Those who protest with nonsense about “trans fat,” “cheeseburgers,” and “weight-watching” should perhaps take a look at the realities of life.
One consideration that ought to convince any opponent of cheese to support its existence is the example of the French. The French, it is generally agreed, were the developers of such fine cheeses as Brie and Camembert. It is also generally agreed that the French are les connoisseurs of food and are usually the best at recognizing good food. Any critics of cheese should defer to the expertise of the French. Critics from the United States should be especially respectful, as hamburgers and Big Macs are hardly conducive to understanding of what does and does not taste good.
Other people avoid cheese for the simple reason that they believe it is fattening. To disprove this, one must return to the French. As several diet creators have noted, the French are eternally slim. What better way is there to go on a diet than to drink wine, munch on baguettes, and eat lots of cheese?
The majority of developed countries today support democratic governments and capitalism. Cheese is an inherently capitalistic food. Capitalism is a system formed on the basis of the free market concept; the savviest businessman wins. Similarly, in the case of cheese, the savviest gourmet wins. In capitalism, there are several ways to win. One can diversify and play the stock market, in the manner of Warren Buffet, or one can start a business and gain market share, as with Bill Gates. In this area, cheese is also parallel to capitalism, in that there are several ways to win. One can slowly enjoy the cheese, savoring each bite as one would with fine wine, or one can eat as much as possible. These similarities to capitalism make it clear that any self-respecting democracy should hail the virtues of cheese.
In many countries throughout the world, diversity and race are major issues. Politicians that are struggling to wade through these issues should look at the example of cheese. There are many varieties of cheese. There is cream cheese, pepper jack, Brie, Camembert, mozzarella, and Cheese Nips, yet despite these differences, they all live in harmony in the human stomach.
Cheese is quite obviously the food of reason. It should be eaten by the dedicated health nut, the gourmet, and the weight watcher. All officials in governments supporting free market economies and students of capitalism should study the methods of cheese, and politicians and civil liberties unions who deal with racial issues should attempt to model their efforts on cheese. Hence, any rational person should eat cheese, drink milk, and make merry to bring peace to the world.