The hot dog is a classic American symbol. Its name evokes memories of baseball games, summer barbecues, and the notorious Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Whatever one associates with the simple comfort food, one thing is certain: A hot dog is and should be considered a sandwich. It is necessary to look at both history and economics to understand why the debate over hot dog categorization is a tragic illustration of governmental manipulation.

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