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Default No toys in fast food


"dsi1" > wrote
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> My understanding of the ordnance is that these "Happy" meals have to meet
> certain requirements in order to have a toy as a premium: a cap on the
> maximum calories and they must have a fruit and vegetable. The board
> couldn't dictate McDonalds menu so they're using kid's toys as leverage.
> Sounds like a dirty commie plot to me. :-)
>


Talk about chipping away at citizen's rights. I agree that most fast food
is not so healthy, but if I want to eat lard and sugar sandwiches, I should
be able to make that decision on my own. Next step will be regulating the
home. If mom does not cook a nutritious enough meal, she won't be able to
play with the toys in the bedroom tonight.