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A Little Common Sense

I can not think of too many topics that raise my blood pressure quite as much as the ignorant individuals that take advantage of the civil lawsuit system. I am referring to the parents that are now jumping on the “bandwagon” to sue numerous major fast-food chains by blaming them for their obesity. The individuals I am speaking of would like you to believe that fast food chains have a hold on American consumers.

By the fast food chains not clearly stating the unhealthy nutritional facts on their menus and packaging, some people feel this makes it impossible for them to make informed decisions about what is being ingested into their bodies. What an unfathomable thought to make, something that soaks in oil, feels oily at one’s touch and tastes greasy is in all likely hoods, unhealthy.

I find it very hard to believe that there is anyone who doesn’t know a double cheeseburger, fries, and an apple pie might be loaded with fat, cholesterol, and carbohydrates. Unfortunately, many people are claiming that for years, they have been unknowingly eating very unhealthy foods at these restaurants and are now obese and facing serious health problems. These affirmations define what a “frivolous claim” is and will ev


The people involved in these cases seem to be the same individuals who feel fast food chains place very attractive toys in their “happy meals” to entice children. They say many parents are unable to say “no” to their children and ultimately purchase the meal. Along with the free toy, the child is given an assortment of extremely unhealthy food, usually consisting of a burger, fries, and a Coke. We live in a very weak society if we are unable to lay the laws down for our own children and teach them the meaning of the word “no”.

For years the fast food companies have been in business. Why is it just until recently have people been pursuing cases against the fast food corporations? I personally believe there are two primary reasons. The first reason, “one person did it, I can do it too.” A trend has now started, a legal suit is potentially a good way to make a quick buck and put the responsibility of a child’s health in fast food corporations’ hands when the parent is confronted with concerns for their child’s health.

The fast food consumer would like society to believe that they are not responsible for the calorie intake of their child because the drive-thru is their only way to work full time and provide dinner for their child. This

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