Big mistake Judah, confusing the man with facts. On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 4:31 PM, Judah McAuley <ju...@wiredotter.com> wrote: > > Actually, this particular ordinance is prohibiting a corporation from > doing something, not an individual. It is prohibiting them from > providing a toy along with a happy meal. They can still sell the meal, > you can still order it, no one is pointing any guns at anyone. > McDonalds (and other restaurants, they aren't doing this solely to > McDonalds) can also change the nutritional content of the meal and > then include a toy. Specifically, the article stated that "The San > Francisco law would allow toys to be given away with kids' meals that > have less than 600 calories, contain fruits and vegetables, and > include beverages without excessive fat or sugar." > > So, to reiterate: > > 1. This is an ordinance that is targeting companies, not individuals > 2. It does not prohibit anyone from selling the same thing they did > before, it changes the way it is marketed > 3. The companies are able to continue marketing the way they > previously did but to do so, products would have to meet certain > minimum requirements > 4. No one is getting guns pointed at them. > > You're just wrong. Please try reading again, comprehending, wash rinse > and repeat until you can understand that it doesn't involve government > thugs with guns. > > Thanks. > > Judah > > On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 10:20 AM, Jeff Garza <j...@garzasixpack.com> wrote: >> >> Actually, no. I don't. How does the government enforce >> regulations/behaviors? They will incarcerate and/or fine you. And if you >> ignore that fine, what is the next step? They will forcibly take your >> property or your money. And how do they accomplish this if you resist? >> They will show up with armed agents/police to do so. >> >> So, yes. That is the ultimate method by which the government enforces their >> rules that modify your behavior. McDonalds needs to hope that their >> advertising and pricing alone are good enough to get you in the door... >> >> Jeff >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Judah McAuley [mailto:ju...@wiredotter.com] >> Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 10:09 AM >> To: cf-community >> Subject: Re: The Happy Meal Nazi: No Toys for You!!!!!!! >> >> >> On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 10:06 AM, Jeff Garza <j...@garzasixpack.com> wrote: >>> >>> McDonalds isn't there enforcing the behavior with a gun pointing at you. >>> The govt does. Big difference. >> >> Which part of this involves people pointing guns? Hyperbol > >
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