The San Francisco Chronicle reports that California eco-radicals have been targeting chefs with domestic terrorism and threats of violence because of their menu choices. At issue are chefs who serve veal or foie gras (a type of duck).

In the past few weeks, vandals have attacked the men's homes and cars, spray painting messages like "foie gras is animal torture" and "stop or be stopped."

They left a threatening videotape of [Chef Laurent] Manrique's family filmed through the window of his home, warning that he was being watched. In the latest incident last week, vandals flooded a Sonoma foie gras restaurant and shop the men planned to open in September. Police estimate the damage at more than $60,000.

The eco-weenies claim that the animals are being tortured prior to being served up. Of course, most eco-radicals don't even want people eating meat, so this is undoubtedly just their first step in trying to alter everyone's eating habits.

Personally, I'm not about to let them change my habits. If fact, I think I'm going to go out and eat veal tomorrow night. It's actually been a half a decade or longer since I've had veal, simply because I don't particularly care for it. Now I think I'll start eating it more often just to spite those no good cowards. Maybe I'll try a few different restaurants, to see if I find a dish I like.

Oh, and I'd just love for some eco-radical to try to take it off my plate. I don't think they have the nerve.