Future Lunches to be Provided by the Nanny
The City of San Francisco, Calif., passed “The Healthy Food Incentives Ordinance” despite a veto by the mayor. The ordinance makes it illegal for chain restaurants to give away children’s toys with meals that don’t meet strict nutritional guidelines. “This law is not what my customers wanted or asked for,” said Scott Rodrick, who owns 10 San Francisco McDonald’s franchises. “But the law’s the law.” Rather than substitute fruit and vegetables for sugar and fat to comply with the law, Rodrick is simply charging 10 cents extra for the toy. That “complies with the letter of the law,” Rodrick says. All the money collected will go to the Ronald McDonald House charity. (RC/San Francisco Chronicle) ...Would you like loopholes with that?Original Publication Date: 25 December 2011
This story is in True’s book collections, in Volume 18.
This story is in True’s book collections, in Volume 18.
Is There a Problem on This Page? Let Me Know using the Help button lower right, and thanks.
I believe humanity is held back by the lack of thinking. I provoke thought with examples of what happens when we don’t think, and when we do. This is True is my primary method: stories like this come out every week by email, and basic subscriptions are free. Click here for a subscribe form.
Previous: A Turkey and Some Mistletoe
Next: Birthday Surprise