Maybe government officials think I’m joking when I say this state needs an official state food. Maybe that’s why they won’t respond to my e-mails, or, when they do, they say the message has been forwarded and I never hear from them again.

It’s almost like this state — which even has an official neckwear, the bola tie — doesn’t want an official food, which could shine a positive light on the many agricultural products we produce. The way our politicians waste time you’d think they could stop and do just a little something to help Arizona’s image, but I guess they’re too busy designating an official state gun to bother with that.

But I’m not giving up. I have contacted the Arizona Beef Council for guidance and am awaiting a response.

I will not rest until Arizona has an official state food. That is all.

(One slight consolation is that now when you try to Google Arizona’s state food, this story is the fifth result. I wouldn’t exactly call that progress, but it’s a start.)

This article appears in Aug 18-24, 2011.

8 replies on “My Country Has Failed Me”

  1. Adam,
    Yes, our country has “failed” us in every way possible, and will continue to do so. I am not sure if your complaint is meant seriously. I am not surprised that that you have not had a response from a government agency. Don’t hold your breath. There are more pressing problems that we Americans are facing. Regarding your title; “My Country Has Failed Me” It can only be called a FAILURE when there is a LEGITIMATE ATTEMPT. I believe it is on purpose, and by design. It goes way beyond not heeding the voices of the taxpaying citizens. We have been abandoned by our country. Do you notice that there is something VERY WRONG with our country? Why is this important issue not discussed/reported by mainstream media?

  2. okay, i figured my g_ _ y comment would not make it through, but seriously I will ride with you 100% on this state food issue

  3. Adam, you need to speak for yourself and don’t assume that everyone agrees with you–as if you and your opinions are the center of the universe. As for me, I can honestly say that my country has not failed me in any way, shape or form.

  4. What would our state food be? I’d say the Sonoran hot dog, except that’s probably Sonora’s state food 🙂

  6. I said this before in another post but here it is again

    – Sonoran Dogs (invented here not Sonora, Mex.)
    – Chile Con Carne
    – Tamales
    – chipotle barbqued pork (not the McDonalds chain the pepper!)
    – Anything Jano makes
    – Or those Jalapenos stuffed with cheese (and sometimes shrimp) and wrapped in bacon.

  7. BobinTucson: Do not the words “my” and “me” indicate that I am speaking for myself, and not the rest of the universe? Were I saying I was the center of the universe I would say “Our” and “us.” I will not rest until Arizona has a state food. Thank you for reading, and good night.

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