This letter is in reference to a photo that appeared on page B4 of the July 5 New Haven Register. Once again I have to protest. There is nothing admirable or celebratory about eating contests. Every year the Register publishes a picture of Joey Chestnut and his pals eating and wasting enough food to feed a family for a week. It’s a slap in the face to those parents who have to scrounge and sacrifice in order to provide for their children. It seems that the least the competitors can do is donate some of their winnings to the local food banks. (Or does overeating prevent them from understanding the news?)
Harriet V. Harris
West Haven