On Nov 5, 11:27*pm, "Ed Pawlowski" > wrote:
> "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. :-)
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> 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.

The problem with your suggestion is that the party of (some say
excessive) consumer protection (Democrats) is not the same party as
the party of legislating sexual restrictions (Republicans).

--Bryan