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Mother, Health Group Sue McDonald‘s for ’Baiting’ Kids With Happy Meal Toys

PORTLAND, Ore. (The Blaze/AP) — A California mother and The Center for Science in the Public Interest have sued McDonald’s Corp. trying to get the fast-food chain to stop using toys to market meals to young children.

The lawsuit was filed in California Superior Court in San Francisco on Wednesday morning by the center and Monet Parham.

They claim McDonald‘s decision to markets its meals directly to young children violates several consumer protection laws because it exploits a child’s vulnerability.

A statement on the center‘s website says McDonald’s is using toys to “bait” kids, and Parham blames McDonald’s for making it hard to tell her child “no”:

“I am concerned about the health of my children and feel that McDonald’s should be a very limited part of their diet and their childhood experience,” Parham said. “But as other busy, working moms and dads know, we have to say ‘no’ to our young children so many times, and McDonald’s makes that so much harder to do. I object to the fact that McDonald’s is getting into my kids’ heads without my permission and actually changing what my kids want to eat.”

McDonald’s is facing increased scrutiny for the practice. San Francisco recently became the first city to prohibit fast-food restaurants from including toys with children‘s meals that don’t met nutritional guidlines. A similiar ordinance was passed Santa Clara County.

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  • ETOOL USMC RECON
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:59pm

    There seems to be some inconsitancies in this article:
    A LIB PARENT SAYING “NO” ?????

    BTW…Who would name a little girl Monet??? Perhaps it was a male before the “change”????

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  • Random1885
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:57pm

    Oh yes it’s soooooo hard for a parent to say NO to a child. *Note the Sarcasm*

    Here’s what would happen when I was growing up: when I told my mom I wanted to go to McDonalds and she said no, it didn’t matter how much I whined and cried about it she would just ignore it and go right past McDonalds without stopping. In other words she was actually the PARENT and made darn sure I knew it!

    I get so sick of parents like this saying “It‘s all someone else’s fault that I constantly cave into my child’s whining and crying.”. It seriously makes me want to go up to people like this woman and slap the ever loving life out of them.
    Even though it wouldn’t do much to knock any common sense into them, but maybe it’ll knock the stupid out of them somewhat. ((And even that’s doubtful.))

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  • cmoore9
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:56pm

    OMG!!! This is why I hate people!!! McDonald’s is making it hard for you to say “no” to your child? MCDONALDS???!!! No, I think its your BAD PARENTING SKILLS that is making it hard for you to say “no” to your child! CRY ME A RIVER that you have to say no to your child so many times. That is how they learn. What are you teaching them by suing McDonald’s? That its always someone else’s fault. Well I say stop blaiming other people for your shortcomings! Parenting is HARD WORK and if you have to say no 1,000,000 times than so be it! Teach your kids how to make good decisions and it will stay with them for a lifetime!

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  • Ryan Beaulieu
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:55pm

    I have an idea, why not let the parents decide. Parents have the ability to say no to their children. If you can’t say no to your children and learn how to raise tehm, I promise you that McDonalds happy meal will be the least of your problems as your child grows up. Some people are pathetic and will use every excuse to sue to make money and to make excuses for poor parenting and poor decision making. GROW UP AND BE AN ADULT!

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  • 13thgenerati0namerican
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:54pm

    Don’t all fast food restaurants give out toys in their happy meals?

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    • Carrie3570
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:14pm

      I would say yes, all fast food chains give a toy in their kids meals. Restaurants like Outback, Applebees, etc. Usually give a menu with little riddles and things to color and give them crayons. They also usually give away a cool looking to-go cup for the kids.

      I really see it as a benefit. When you are eating inside a restaurant or fast-food place, the toys & other things give the children something to do. I don’t know why people want to make this out to be a bad thing. Kids aren’t gonna stop wanting to go out to eat because the toys are gone. Now they are gonna go and use the knives and forks for entertainment.

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    • CO-CONSERV
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 3:03am

      That is what I was thinking. I can’t thnk of any fast food place that does not have some version of this. If I were Burger King, Sonic, etc. I would offer to help fund McDonalds defense because they are next if this is won by this poor excuse for a “mother”. I don’t even know when parenting went the way of the dinosaur. I remember hearing no a lot as a kid.

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    • EP46
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 5:41am

      @13th Great thought…but do any other chain restaurants sponsor anthing like the Ronald McDonald House ? McDonalds has done so much good I guess they need to be shut down so ‘nanny gov’ can take care of you.

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  • MMR
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:54pm

    What makes this laughable is this statement; “I object to the fact that McDonald’s is getting into my kids’ heads without my permission and actually changing what my kids want to eat.” Maybe if your kids spent a little less time watching TV and you actually spending time with your kids, your kids wouldn’t know what the heck McDonalds is.

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    • Oil_Robb
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:00pm

      The ******** dont want McDonalds in thier kids heads, but its OK for an Abortion Doctor and Sodumites be in thier head

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    • keepinupwithjones
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:51pm

      They don‘t want Mcdonald’s in the kid’s head, but the constant progressive indoctrination in schools is alright. “Don’t worry kids. WE know what’s best for you and your family. Not your parent’s. They gave their rights to us YEARS ago.”

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  • LadyIzShy
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:53pm

    where is the personal responsibility with people.. if your kid should NOT have a happy meal now and again do NOT stop at McDs.. or learn to tell that kid NO..

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  • Oil_Robb
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:53pm

    LOLOL……********……using that logic of having trouble saying “NO” to your yard apes whats next?

    The Constitution?….You dont like having to tell Conservatives “NO” when its quoted and you dont like whats in it..

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  • mossbrain
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:53pm

    What a horrible horrible mother, a real monstrosity of a mother to blame businesses for her lack of parenting skills. Probably a single mom since she is such a shrill magpie of a woman I doubt any man would stay with her.

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  • beckfan101
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:51pm

    And who will sue the “mother and health organization” for not being responsible parents? Maybe they should take their kids to McDonalds twice a year instead of twice a day!!! What a disgrace these people are….they just have way too much time on their hands!!

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  • powhatan
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:51pm

    Awwwww..you have to tell your kids no? I guess youd better start sueing the toy manufacturers and sttres…watch out Toys R Us is next…not to mention video games,,,ach…or the forbidden ice cream parlors….oh no candy stores….aaahhh grocery stores that sell candy…Hostess…put them out of business……Is this not the most ignorant world we live in?

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  • the_ancient
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:51pm

    I hope McD’s takes this all the way to trial, and countersues these people and bankrupts “ The Center for Science in the Public Interest”

    They or their insurance will probably settle though, because these companies have little backbone

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  • butler180
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:51pm

    Yea – saying no to your kids means that you have to be a parent and set limits. You want society to parent your kids, and you be the “friend”, Grow up.

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  • TEIN
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:51pm

    Monet, be a friggin parent and say NO!!!! If my kid ask too many times for things from a advertisements on the NICK channel, theTV gets turned off and NO is still the answer… You are a whiny agitator….

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  • MotoMofo
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:51pm

    If a toy being in a Happy Meal forces kids (and parents) to buy a not so healthy Happy Meal, then what about all the candy and other items targeted at kids at the grocery store? What about sugary cereals with cartoony looks aimed at kids? When does this end and parental responsibility begin?

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    • manymoons768
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:45pm

      that’s next, they start with one, than they will go to the others, nudge, nudge, nudge, then shove.

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  • EyeofthePatriot
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:49pm

    Cry me a freaking RIVER! SHE is the definition of the problem. People not taking responsibility for themselves and their kids. A FRICKING NANNY state. This is unbelievable, albeit believable in this time of peril.

    Look at her quote. “…we have to say ‘no’ to our young children so many times, and McDonald’s makes that SO MUCH HARDER TO DO.” WOW. Speechless.

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    • dmforman
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 3:49pm

      I totally agree. What this woman lacks is a back bone. I tell my 2 1/2 year old no so many times. He doesn’t get upset about it. Saying no to your child isn’t being a bad parent. In fact, bad parents don’t say no to their children enough if you ask me.

      Keep the government out of my parenting. I have seen what they have done with education and don’t want my child educated in a public school. I feel the same way about these laws. Don’t interfere with my parenting. If I want to give my child a happy meal, I should be able to do so.

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  • magicboop
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:48pm

    HOLY CRAP you mean this mom, can’t say NO and stick with it! She feels pressure from her kids to go to McDonalds. Good Lord, grow a pair mom.

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    • Dexter Alarius
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:23pm

      She obviously has never taken her kids to a grocery store and gone down a cereal aisle.
      Good grief.

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  • FED-UP-AND-READY-TO-TAKE-ACTION
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:48pm

    What ever happened to just saying no? Whey is it that instead of not buying the product they as usual want to save us all from ourselves….More BS from our left….VICTORY OR DEATH

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  • beckfan101
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:48pm

    And who will sue the mother and health organization for them not being responsible parents and taking their kids to McDonalds 10 times a week? Why don’t these people just shut up and try being a responsible parent and cook dinner for their kids??? People just have way too much time on their hands!!!!

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  • Jillymac_USArmy81
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:48pm

    If a Republican doesn’t like guns, he doesn’t buy one.
    If a Democrat doesn’t like guns, he wants all guns outlawed.

    If a Republican is a vegetarian, he doesn’t eat meat.
    If a Democrat is a vegetarian, he wants all meat products banned for everyone.

    If a Republican is homosexual, he quietly leads his life.
    If a Democrat is homosexual, he demands legislated respect

    If a Republican is down-and-out, he thinks about how to better his situation.
    A Democrat wonders who is going to take care of him.

    If a Republican doesn’t like a talk show host, he switches channels.
    Democrats demand that those they don’t like be shut down.

    If a Republican is a non-believer, he doesn’t go to church.
    A Democrat non-believer wants any mention of God and religion silenced.

    If a Republican decides he needs health care, he goes about shopping for it, or may choose a job that provides it.
    A Democrat demands that the rest of us pay for his.

    A Republican will laugh at this,
    A Democrat will have a fit!

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    • afishfarted
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:52pm

      EXCELLENT Jilly. gonna copy and paste it to an e-mail

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    • powhatan
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:53pm

      that was great!

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    • copatriots
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:56pm

      Perfectly said!!! I would only use Conservative & Liberal versus Republican & Democrat. :D Or a Responsible Member of Society versus an Irresponsible One.

      Really though, they are just using our messed up legal system to go after yet one more business in their onslaught of capitalism to destroy this country any way they can.

      Anybody but me wonder who supports the Center for Science in the Public Interest??? Why do I have a feeling that somehow Soros-connections are involved?

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    • Pocono Countryboy
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:59pm

      Replace Repub/Dem with Conservative and Liberal and you’ve got a winner there ;)

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    • biggreenboo
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:01pm

      You hit the nail on the head.

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    • moreteaplease
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:08pm

      I love it!

      A Democrat would probably ask ” So what’s the problem?”

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    • Uni Nationi Sub Deo
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:18pm

      Right on the Money! I’ve often thought about what motivates people to over-react in such extreme ways. When you spell it out issue by issue, it’s very eye opening.

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    • Jillymac_USArmy81
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:21pm

      Maybe the liberals should join the party of NO…We should start the Center for the Science of the Brainless..Great idea CoPat and Poco about the change!

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  • IAMMADDOG
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:46pm

    Thats right lady…Mc Donalds is making it hard for you to say no. It wouldn’t be the fact that you are not much of a parent. You know what….Democrats are making it harder for me to make a living…..maybe I will sue them!

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    • untameable-kate
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 3:27pm

      I have an idea this ‘mom’ argues with her kids so ‘no’ means keep asking until she caves. When my kid asks me for something I don’t want him to have, I say no the first time and smack him in the back of the head if he pesters. Hence, no pestering. I say let the kid have the happy meal then send his/her butt outside to play.

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    • bbquizzle
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:18pm

      Child abuse!!!!!!1!!!!1!!1!

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  • Carrie3570
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:46pm

    McDonalds needs to countersue for harrassment.

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    • thepatriotdave
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:58pm

      Maybe we should just outlaw toys. No that won’t work, too many jobs lost. Ok, I got it, and the libs are gonna LOVE this idea… outlaw kids! This is an idea Planned Parenthood could get behind.

      PatriotShops.com

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    • cktheman
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:07pm

      No more toys says the Burger Meister Meister!!!!

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    • GhostOfJefferson
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:21pm

      **No more toys says the Burger Meister Meister!!!!**

      Perfect analogy. Fits to an absolute tee!

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  • Jillymac_USArmy81
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:46pm

    How hard is it to say NO? it is only 2 letters!!!! Who runs the family? The kids or the Mom?

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    • marhee9
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:54pm

      Exactly. They had a special on this at donsmithshow.com. How about Michelle Obama saying we can’t just leave it up to the parents?

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    • dtitus1304
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:58pm

      Apparently her kids do. Just pathetic.

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    • Jillymac_USArmy81
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:08pm

      Isn’t that something Marhee9
      I found this one earlier…

      Dear Abby,
      My husband has a long record of money problems. He runs up huge
      credit-card bills and at the end of the month, if I try to pay them off, he shouts
      at me, saying I am stealing his money. He says pay the minimum and let our kids
      worry about the rest, but already we can hardly keep up with the interest.. .
      Also he has been so arrogant and abusive toward our neighbors that most of them
      no longer speak to us. The few that do are an odd bunch, to whom he has
      been giving a lot of expensive gifts, running up our bills even more. . Also, he has
      gotten religious. One week he hangs out with Catholics and the next with people
      who say the Pope is the Anti-Christ, and the next he’s with Muslims. . Finally,
      the last straw. He’s demanding that before anyone can be in the same room with
      him, they must sign a loyalty oath. It’s just so horribly creepy! Can you help? .
      Signed,
      Lost in DC
      Dear Lost:
      Stop whining, Michelle.
      You can divorce the jerk any time you want. The rest of us are stuck
      with him for two more years!

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    • IAMMADDOG
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:17pm

      JILLYMAC That was an awesome joke.

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  • skoz14
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:45pm

    im getting tired of facepalming

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    • biggreenboo
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:06pm

      I’m gonna sue Mc D. because I like Wendy’s more… Think I’ll win? Should I move to CA to help win my case?

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  • GhostOfJefferson
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:45pm

    ““I am concerned about the health of my children and feel that McDonald’s should be a very limited part of their diet and their childhood experience,” Parham said. “But as other busy, working moms and dads know, we have to say ‘no’ to our young children so many times, and McDonald’s makes that so much harder to do. I object to the fact that McDonald’s is getting into my kids’ heads without my permission and actually changing what my kids want to eat.””

    Translation:

    “I am concerned that I am a bad parent and cannot impose self discipline on myself, let alone on my children. Since I am helpless, I want the government to step in and make all of my decisions for me. That other parents, who may not lack my self control, may be inconvenienced or have their freedom taken away, is a risk I’m willing to take.”

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    • @leftfighter
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:50pm

      I read that and interpret it as follows:

      “I’m a weak kneed spineless parent whose kids run roughshod over her and as a result, I want everyone to suffer for my lack of parenting skills.

      Totally off topic:

      81 Senators (meaning many Republicans along with Democrats) just violated their oath to the Constitution by passing a tax bil before the House even sent it to them.

      Article 1, Section 7, Clause 1: All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills.

      http://www.house.gov/house/Constitution/Constitution.html

      http://www.usconstitution.net/xconst_A1Sec7.html

      Somebody please take note of the GOP names, so we can remember who violated their oath and make sure to get them out next chance we get.

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    • waresite
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:51pm

      Well said…..

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    • Bad Thunder
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:51pm

      FOR SALE: California….take over payments OBO

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    • IAMMADDOG
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:52pm

      Perfect translation!

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    • IAMMADDOG
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:53pm

      I see you speak fluent liberalese.

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    • booger71
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:53pm

      Great post, my mom and dad new how to say no very well , and I loved my kids to pass this on to them

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    • FED-UP-AND-READY-TO-TAKE-ACTION
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:55pm

      GHOST…….good post, I would have never believed my government would be involved in my daily life as must as they HAVE BECOME 30 – 40 year ago. Having to have the gov make decisions for people in humble opinion equals said weak minded people to not have the right to “breed” therefore stopping the direction. This woman is a sorry excuse of a parent must less an American………VICTORY OR DEATH

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    • moreteaplease
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:04pm

      Excellent interpretation. I swear these people must be bored out of their skulls if they have time to sit around and cook this garbage up.

      “Hmm…let’s see what I can come up with today to make everyone else be like the miserable old bat that I am”

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    • FED-UP-AND-READY-TO-TAKE-ACTION
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:05pm

      The more I think about this the mad er I get. One more time, my text in caps

      PORTLAND, Ore. (The Blaze/AP) — A California mother and The Center for Science in the Public Interest have sued McDonald’s Corp. trying to get the fast-food chain to stop using toys to market meals to young children.
      FIRST LOOK WHEN SHE IS FROM, THE MOST LIBERAL STATE IN AMERICAN AND LOOK WHAT CITY, THE VERY MOST SOCIALEST CITY IN CALF.

      The lawsuit was filed in California Superior Court in San Francisco on Wednesday morning by the center and Monet Parham.

      They claim McDonald‘s decision to markets its meals directly to young children violates several consumer protection laws because it exploits a child’s vulnerability.
      NOW IF CHILDREN CAN DRIVE THEMSELVES TO MICKY D’S AND BUY THIS FOR THEMSELVES THEN THEY MIGHT HAVE A POINT (NO NOT REALLY) THE DAMED UNRESPONSIBLE PARENT THAT CANNOT SAY NO TO THEIR CHILD WANTS TO HAVE SOMEONE TAKE IT AWAY SO THEY HAVE CAN BE THEIR CHILDS BEST FRIEND……GET REAL YOU SORRY EXCUSE ON A MOTHER

      A statement on the center‘s website says McDonald’s is using toys to “bait” kids, and Parham blames McDonald’s for making it hard to tell her child “no”:
      THERE YOU HAVE IT IN HER WORDS, SHE WANTS SOMEONE TO MAKETHE DECISION FOR HER BY HAVING THE ITEM REMOVED.SORRY EXCUSE FOR A PARENT…….

      Now that I have that out of my blood I feel better, think I will go down to MICKY D’s and but myseld a couple kiddie meals myself. VICTORY OR DEATH

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    • Rowgue
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:07pm

      No this isn’t about wanting the government to make her decisions. It’s about getting a payday. Notice the suit was filed immediately after the San Francisco ban. That isn’t a coincidence, this is common.

      Something gets banned or restricted or required to include health warnings. Then people start crawling out of the woodwork to sue the company that produces said item. There is now established law that validates the opinion that happy meals are not only unhealthy, but dangerous. It’s essentially an invitation for lawsuits, which is what they want.

      They know they can’t convince people to boycott and destroy places like McDonalds and Walmart. So instead they attack them via lawsuit. They get laws passed that are invitations to lawsuits and all but guarantee that those lawsuits will be successful. Then they sit back and enjoy the show as the industry gets devastated by a million scam artists looking for a handout.

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    • DrWiffel
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:09pm

      God forbid you let your kids watch television. All those toy adds! It must be really hard for them to bring their kids to Target or Wal-Mart and having to tell them “no, you can’t have a new Barbie or Nerf gun.” It’s all TV’s fault. TV should be banned because people can’t make decisions for themselves or for their kids. And just imagine having to explain to your kids what E.D. is. Gimmie a FREAKING break. Grow a pair and raise your kids right! It’s not governments responsibility to raise your family. If it was, they’d all be in boarding schools and not allowed to see their parents. Wait a minute… this is starting to sound like the Nazi’s Hitler Jugend (Hitler Youth).

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    • Giveitrevolution
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:17pm

      Couldnt have said it any better. I cant believe what a bunch of losers live on this earth.
      Heres my plan,
      I want to sue the toilet paper companies because theres so many different kind of papers I dont know what to use. All the different kinds just have my mind in twisted little pretzel, and I cant focus. Therefore, I need the government to step in, outlaw all the paper companies, and have the governmengt wipe my ass for me.

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    • GeauxAlready
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:18pm

      Well said Ghost

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    • just the facts
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:32pm

      Very well put.

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    • Dearoldad
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:35pm

      Just another example of stupid, spineless, weakkneeded, juvenile “parent’s” wanting society, businesses, teachers, etc. (anybody, but them) to raise their children and take responsibility for them. It doesn’t matter that their lack of self-control over the pro-creation ability caused the children in the first place, it must be somebody else’s fault (in the case McDonald’s) for their inability and unwillingness to take responsibility for their own lives and their children’s lives. No wonder our civilization is fading.

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    • stinkybisquit
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:36pm

      Google her. Better yet, I’ll do it for you: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Monet+Parham

      Look at what she does for a living. She not a stupid parent who can’t control her kids. There’s an agenda there.

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    • 101
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:45pm

      .
      I did some research to try & figure out what goes on in a ******** head to sue over a McDonald’s toy.

      I think I found it, WATCH
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P_BvrtuxAI

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    • billydee
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:49pm

      When my kids ask for McDonalds, I punch them in the face. That seems to curb the cravings.

       
    • c10win
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 3:06pm

      Liberals have been using giveaway, socialist programs for years to buy the votes of the ignorants, or the children of society. Now they want the dream act to buy the votes of the illegal aliens. Can I sue the progressive party in order to protect these ignorants?

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    • EMM1969
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 3:17pm

      Lazy, irresponsible, idiot parents! Suck it up and do your job! This is as bad as the moron who sued for spilling hot coffee on herself! Craniumrectumitis!

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    • Stevsea
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 3:27pm

      BRAVO Ghostofjefferson!! My response is: Don’t go to McDonalds. If enough people are that weak to control their children, than you can go eat somewhere else. If McDonalds feels a decrease in sales because of it, they can pull the toys on their own. Let’s sue the banks and barbershops for giving lollipops to children. What a twisted mentality this country has taken on.

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    • WhatTheHuh
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 3:29pm

      So it’s easier to file a lawsuit than to just say, “no,” to your child (no matter how many times you have to say it)? This is where we are in society today. People who shouldn’t be having kids, having them anyway, and then not wanting to do their jobs as parents. These are the kinds of parents who want to be their kid’s friend, and hate being the “bad guy” because they have to say no. In the end they control the purse strings, so why blame McDonald’s for trying to sell a product? No matter what they do, all you have to do is say…”NO.” Simple.

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    • bbquizzle
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 3:35pm

      Google her. She works for the California Health Department. Shouldn’t she know McDs is bad for her kids? Unless her urchins are holding a gun to her head and making her buy them Happy Meals, the problem lies with her, and not the restaurant. Funny how the Left always seems to find someone else to blame for their self-inflicted problems…

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    • beekeeper
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 3:49pm

      I‘d like to see Mc Donalds consider having a ’Founding Fathers, Founding Documents’ series of toys and booklets…

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    • ChiefGeorge
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 3:51pm

      Right ON!

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    • independentvoteril
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 3:54pm

      I had 3 kids and a job,, I COOKED dinner every night.. my kids didn’t eat McDonalds.. I didn’t have to KEEP telling them NO.. I said it ONCE.. what is WRONG with these parents.. are they LAZY or do they just have NO BACKBONE..? BTW you CAN buy the toys without a burger so if there was a toy they wanted I sometimes bought it.. Heck my kids thought is was great when they got older we had homemade Pizza on Friday.. AFTER dinner as a SNACK..

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    • angelcat
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 4:09pm

      Leftfighter, I’m with you. It is hard to be a parent because you DO have to say “no”. If you didn’t want that responsiblity, you shouldn’t have had kids. Saying “no” to too many Happy Meals and enforcing it is great practice for saying “no” to other unwise and dangerous requests children make as they grow into pre-teens and teens. It is also a great way for kids to learn that they can’t always have everything they want and that their parents have the right to say “no” and enforce it.

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    • proudinfidel54
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 4:29pm

      @LEFTFIGHTER, spot on…if this Hypocrite wins her suit, I wonder how many Happy Meals she will buy her kids then???

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    • NEAF
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 4:33pm

      Two Thumbs Up!

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    • APatriotFirst
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 4:46pm

      Am I the only one who could say NO to my children and not have to repeat myself. My kids understood what No meant.

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    • pscully17
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 5:10pm

      lets all suit sthe federal Governemnt for BAITING the youth into being lazy, ignorant, and pushing entitlement menatlity by REDISTRIBUTING MY WELTH without my consent.. they just wont get a job, apply themselves to be productive citizens in society!!!

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    • BOUGHT YOUR SILO YET?
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 1:02am

      EMM1969- the coffee law suit was actually a viable suit. I got my Bachelor of Science in degree in Business Marketing this past February and the coffee case is one we had to study at great length. You would be surprised at the facts in the case and I definitely believe if hearing them you would change your mind- I know it changed my opinion. Please research how McDonald’s handled the whole thing. The fact that the coffee temperature was scalding hot. The fact that they had received many, many complaints prior, and considering that McDonalds determined the risk of being sued by someone who might end up really injured was worth the profit they would make in the sale of coffee (as it is believed by experts that the hotter the coffee is brewed the better tasting it is). The judge determined McDonald’s behavior was wan ton- reckless disregard for the consequences. Furthermore, the elderly lady was really injured, having to receive a number of skin grafts and debridements.

      I am sorry for going on like this, but when I learned about the actual facts of this case I decided that I would never let anyone make fun of it again.

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    • staythecourse
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 2:33am

      object to the fact that McDonald’s is getting into my kids’ heads without my permission and actually changing what my kids want to eat.”

      So, instead I am going to let the schools and the government get into my kid’s heads and actually change what my kid wants to eat… and believe in… and do. AND I grant the government permission to take over my kid’s life. AMERICA…. KIDS BELONG TO THE STATE.

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    • JKN
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 9:43am

      In a free society, people can choose where they wish to dine… If this mother is so against the Happy Meal, why doesn’t she just tell her daughter, “No”? I guess suing McDonald’s is easier than just saying “no” to her daughter…

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    • patriot4all
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:44pm

      I interpret it to mean, “I’m a brain dead Liberal and if I can file a lawsuit and some idiotic other brain dead Liberals will give me money for being brain dead “It’s all good.”

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    • Tdevil_onethree
      Posted on December 17, 2010 at 5:51am

      That is a great post! Just another thing that makes my head want to explode!

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    • YOOPER69
      Posted on December 17, 2010 at 10:04am

      if she can’t get her kids to obey her then they should be taken away from her and given to nsomeone that can.

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