Perhaps you’ve seen the bumper sticker or T-shirt that says, “Against abortion? Don’t have one.” It’s basically making the [point]: if you oppose abortion, good for you – don’t have one; but also don’t tell other people what they can and can’t do. I wonder why no one applies this to other issues: Against child abuse? Don’t do it. Against slavery? Don’t own one. Against rape? Don’t do it. The bumper sticker sounds compelling at first – until you stop and think about it.

Justin Taylor

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Eggs		Pies, Desserts	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	pk	Knox unflavoured gelatine
1/4	c	Cold water
2	c	Whipping cream
1	pk	Choc.chips,semi-sweet
2	x	Eggs
1	ts	Vanilla extract
1	c	Caramels (about 22)
2	tb	Butter

INSTRUCTIONS

In small saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatine over cold water; let stand
1 minute. Stir over low heat until gelatine is completely dissolved, about
3 minutes. Stir in ONE cup cream. Bring just to the boiling point; then
immediately add to blender with chocolate. Process until chocolate is
completely melted, about 1 minute. While processing, through feed cap, and
1/2 Cup of the cream, eggs, and vanilla; process until blended. Pour into
large bowl and chill until thickened, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in small
saucepan, combine caramels, 1/4 cup of the cream, and butter. Simmer over
low heat, stirring occasionally, until caramels are completely melted and
mixture is smooth. Pour onto Chocolate-Pecan Crust (recipe follows) to
cover bottom; let stand at room temperature to cool, about 10 minutes. With
wire whisk or spoon, beat gelatin mixture until smooth. Pour into prepared
crust; chill until firm, about 3 hours. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup of
cream, whipped, and if desired, pecans.
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