Imported shrimp

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chad
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(6/10/02 11:25:09 pm)
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Imported shrimp have ruined our industry. Many restaurants and grocery stores would rather buy seafood from overseas. These shrimp are grown in stagnant ponds in China and other countries.

My home town, Bayou La Batre, was built on the seafood industry. Now it is dieing. Imports are cheaper driving our prices to an all time low. Last month 40-50's(40-50 to a pound)were going for $1.10 per lb. That's what we got paid to unload them at the
dock.

Recently the government has started inspecting imports a little closer. Local news papers are covering it. So far a few loads have been found to contain diseases. Before you by shrimp at your local store ask if they were caught in America or just packaged here. Many families down here are depending on ya'll.



warpig883
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(6/10/02 11:50:34 pm)
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So it is with much of the industry in the country Chad
"I'M NOT GOING TO HAVE SOME REPORTERS PAWING THROUGH OUR PAPERS. WE ARE THE PRESIDENT." - Hillary Clinton commenting on the release of subpoenaed documents

nighthawksh
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(6/11/02 11:09:49 am)
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We are rapidly becoming a nation of "consumers only", not producers. The majority of the American public will always buy the cheapest, regardless where it is produced.
Makes me wonder just where we are headed
Stan H ,, nighthawk
Sir; I may not agree with what you say
But I shall defend unto death your right to say it

skratch
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(6/11/02 6:36:20 pm)
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From now on before I order shrimp in a restaurant I'll ask where they came from first.

the real fredneck
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(6/13/02 11:11:11 am)
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the Chinese don't wash their hands before handling the shrimp and they piss in the ponds too

shooter22
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(6/13/02 11:24:21 pm)
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Chad, I would like to personally try to help out your economy. How much to ship about 25 pounds of say 9's-12's to Missouri? I need a shrimp on the bbq fix. I have a great Remoulade sauce just waiting.


loader44
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(6/14/02 10:26:55 am)
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I am with Shooter22, send me the same amount for my BBQ.Except, send mine to the "GREAT STATE OF TEXAS".

loader44.

chad
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(6/14/02 8:14:03 pm)
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I am not set up to sell shrimp and have no idea what shipping and all would cost, but my sister and her husband just started a company called Island Shrimp. I appreciate you all taking time to read my gripe about this and especially thankful that yall are doing what you can to help out!

www.islandshrimp.com

Thanks, Chad

Donny Henry
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(6/17/02 4:38:49 am)
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:Click: add to favorites

Will place an order when I have the time...BBQ shrimp sounds good...been awhile, wonder if ther sell porterhouse as well? :
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Zigzag2
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(6/17/02 7:30:20 am)
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Well. I don't know if I helped the cause or not, but I had some $8.99 lb shrimp and veggies on the grille yesterday .


chad
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(6/22/02 3:38:40 pm)
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Thanks every one for letting me vent. I've been watching this town slowly die for a while now. Government restrictions, T.E.D.'s, imports, and finally 9/11 have almost completely shut us down. Thanks for the support.

P.S. my sister ready and waiting for your order.

Flhunter
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(6/22/02 8:18:55 pm)
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Thanks for the heads-up Chad. I've added the site to my favorites and will be placing an order soon.





anchored
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(7/26/02 9:30:11 am)
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Hmm. Sounds like you need to build yourself a few stagnant ponds