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Posted Mon May 21 2012: from TIME: Does Organic Food Turn You into a Jerk? http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1337628098 Are these strawberries organic? Is this omelette made with free-range eggs? Can you swap out the rice for quinoa? Is this kale locally sourced? Pesticide-free? Fair trade? Are the hazelnuts local? The onslaught of questions from an enlightened eater can test the patience of even the calmest restaurant server. And a new study shows that organic foodies' humane regard for the well-being of animals makes some people rather snobbish. The report, published last week in the Journal of Social Psychological & Personality Science, notes that exposure to organic foods can "harshen moral judgments." [Read more stories about: food safety, corporate farming, wisdom, people rise up] This item will appear in our PANIQuiz! New!: Your Quips: Hoss says: ""Research" by Loyola U, home of "Defending the Undefendable" wingnut Walter Block" Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

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