Guest guest Report post Posted February 7, 2006 For those of us with kids that only have a Burger King and Mc's within 100 miles of them, though, this is HUGE From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Rick LovegroSent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 11:01 AMTo: SillyYaks Subject: RE: Mcs I'll be the odd one out. I've always despised McD sothis is no loss to me personally. The Hardee'slow-carb Thickburger is SOOOO much better thananything McD has ever made. Even my kids never likedMcD for the food, although when they were little theyalways wanted to go for the playground.richard__________________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 7, 2006 Seeings they just did that piece on the girl with Celiac, heck yeah!! It could be a tie in with that and the new labeling law.... hmmmm..... From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of lucky3668@...Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 11:43 AMTo: SillyYaks Subject: RE: Re: Mcs Maybe Good Morning America?!?!?!? On Tue, 7 Feb 2006 10:47:56 -0500, Calacci, Bridget wrote > However, if it was there all along, they knew it, and still put it on their lists and didn't declare it they deserve to get sued and there is some attorney somewhere that would take it on. Are at least maybe there is some media attention out there..... I just sent an email to our local news. NEver know, it can't hurt. > > From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of cyebel > Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 10:45 AM > To: SillyYaks > Subject: Re: Mcs > > > I completely agree that it's time consuming and costly, not to mention > difficult and frustrating. I sit all day long and read/listen to the > way cases unfold and I know what would be in store for someone who > would attempt to do this. Time, frustration, etc., is not necessarily > more important than accountability of companies like Mcs. > > C > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 7, 2006 Seeings they just did that piece on the girl with Celiac, heck yeah!! It could be a tie in with that and the new labeling law.... hmmmm..... From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of lucky3668@...Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 11:43 AMTo: SillyYaks Subject: RE: Re: Mcs Maybe Good Morning America?!?!?!? On Tue, 7 Feb 2006 10:47:56 -0500, Calacci, Bridget wrote > However, if it was there all along, they knew it, and still put it on their lists and didn't declare it they deserve to get sued and there is some attorney somewhere that would take it on. Are at least maybe there is some media attention out there..... I just sent an email to our local news. NEver know, it can't hurt. > > From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of cyebel > Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 10:45 AM > To: SillyYaks > Subject: Re: Mcs > > > I completely agree that it's time consuming and costly, not to mention > difficult and frustrating. I sit all day long and read/listen to the > way cases unfold and I know what would be in store for someone who > would attempt to do this. Time, frustration, etc., is not necessarily > more important than accountability of companies like Mcs. > > C > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 7, 2006 Seeings they just did that piece on the girl with Celiac, heck yeah!! It could be a tie in with that and the new labeling law.... hmmmm..... From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of lucky3668@...Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 11:43 AMTo: SillyYaks Subject: RE: Re: Mcs Maybe Good Morning America?!?!?!? On Tue, 7 Feb 2006 10:47:56 -0500, Calacci, Bridget wrote > However, if it was there all along, they knew it, and still put it on their lists and didn't declare it they deserve to get sued and there is some attorney somewhere that would take it on. Are at least maybe there is some media attention out there..... I just sent an email to our local news. NEver know, it can't hurt. > > From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of cyebel > Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 10:45 AM > To: SillyYaks > Subject: Re: Mcs > > > I completely agree that it's time consuming and costly, not to mention > difficult and frustrating. I sit all day long and read/listen to the > way cases unfold and I know what would be in store for someone who > would attempt to do this. Time, frustration, etc., is not necessarily > more important than accountability of companies like Mcs. > > C > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 7, 2006 Sometimes this is true, but this certainly doesn't appear to be such a case. Exactly how would you prove any harm specifically from the fries (except of course that they're just horribly bad for anybody who eats them)? The calories and transfats are the real danger here. richard --- cyebel wrote: > Sometimes a lawsuit is the only way to make it clear > that it's a > serious and important issue, as well as > demonstrating how important > disclosure and accountability are. > > You're certainly entitled to your opinion. > > C > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 7, 2006 Sometimes this is true, but this certainly doesn't appear to be such a case. Exactly how would you prove any harm specifically from the fries (except of course that they're just horribly bad for anybody who eats them)? The calories and transfats are the real danger here. richard --- cyebel wrote: > Sometimes a lawsuit is the only way to make it clear > that it's a > serious and important issue, as well as > demonstrating how important > disclosure and accountability are. > > You're certainly entitled to your opinion. > > C > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 7, 2006 Sometimes this is true, but this certainly doesn't appear to be such a case. Exactly how would you prove any harm specifically from the fries (except of course that they're just horribly bad for anybody who eats them)? The calories and transfats are the real danger here. richard --- cyebel wrote: > Sometimes a lawsuit is the only way to make it clear > that it's a > serious and important issue, as well as > demonstrating how important > disclosure and accountability are. > > You're certainly entitled to your opinion. > > C > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 7, 2006 Oftentimes in law, it is the mens rea (or intent) that is the important element of a crime/offense, not the demonstration of or requirement of actual harm that is necessary. Reckless disregard or negligence are examples, which is why this is likely actionable. C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 7, 2006 Oftentimes in law, it is the mens rea (or intent) that is the important element of a crime/offense, not the demonstration of or requirement of actual harm that is necessary. Reckless disregard or negligence are examples, which is why this is likely actionable. C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 7, 2006 No I agree its not more important... and companies should be accountable, however I'm wondering if prior to the labeling law, if companies like Mcs had to disclose very small amounts of food products, like the ingredients in their spices (which is where the wheat, beef and dairy are coming from). Certainly what they have done is morally/ethically wrong, but was it actually illegal. I was just mentioning the time issue because personally as a single mom, I am the sole bread winner in our household, I didn't get awarded any support and he doesn't always come up with child support either... so time for me is what keeps a roof over our head. And sadly that is more important to me then fighting a lawsuit. JMHO > I completely agree that it's time consuming and costly, not to mention > difficult and frustrating. I sit all day long and read/listen to the > way cases unfold and I know what would be in store for someone who > would attempt to do this. Time, frustration, etc., is not necessarily > more important than accountability of companies like Mcs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 7, 2006 No I agree its not more important... and companies should be accountable, however I'm wondering if prior to the labeling law, if companies like Mcs had to disclose very small amounts of food products, like the ingredients in their spices (which is where the wheat, beef and dairy are coming from). Certainly what they have done is morally/ethically wrong, but was it actually illegal. I was just mentioning the time issue because personally as a single mom, I am the sole bread winner in our household, I didn't get awarded any support and he doesn't always come up with child support either... so time for me is what keeps a roof over our head. And sadly that is more important to me then fighting a lawsuit. JMHO > I completely agree that it's time consuming and costly, not to mention > difficult and frustrating. I sit all day long and read/listen to the > way cases unfold and I know what would be in store for someone who > would attempt to do this. Time, frustration, etc., is not necessarily > more important than accountability of companies like Mcs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 7, 2006 No I agree its not more important... and companies should be accountable, however I'm wondering if prior to the labeling law, if companies like Mcs had to disclose very small amounts of food products, like the ingredients in their spices (which is where the wheat, beef and dairy are coming from). Certainly what they have done is morally/ethically wrong, but was it actually illegal. I was just mentioning the time issue because personally as a single mom, I am the sole bread winner in our household, I didn't get awarded any support and he doesn't always come up with child support either... so time for me is what keeps a roof over our head. And sadly that is more important to me then fighting a lawsuit. JMHO > I completely agree that it's time consuming and costly, not to mention > difficult and frustrating. I sit all day long and read/listen to the > way cases unfold and I know what would be in store for someone who > would attempt to do this. Time, frustration, etc., is not necessarily > more important than accountability of companies like Mcs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 7, 2006 Maybe Good Morning America?!?!?!? On Tue, 7 Feb 2006 10:47:56 -0500, Calacci, Bridget wrote > However, if it was there all along, they knew it, and still put it on their lists and didn't declare it they deserve to get sued and there is some attorney somewhere that would take it on. Are at least maybe there is some media attention out there..... I just sent an email to our local news. NEver know, it can't hurt. > > From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of cyebel > Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 10:45 AM > To: SillyYaks > Subject: Re: Mcs > > > I completely agree that it's time consuming and costly, not to mention > difficult and frustrating. I sit all day long and read/listen to the > way cases unfold and I know what would be in store for someone who > would attempt to do this. Time, frustration, etc., is not necessarily > more important than accountability of companies like Mcs. > > C > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 7, 2006 I personally hate Mc’s food, but there are some parts of the Country where it is the only hot food concession along an interstate, and they also have concessions in other places where other choices are not readily available. I remember seeking refuge in one (before-gf) is a snow storm along the NY thruway. Even though it would never be my first (or second, third, or fourth) choice, it is a loss to have one less emergency choice. From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Rick Lovegro Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 11:01 AM To: SillyYaks Subject: RE: Mcs I'll be the odd one out. I've always despised McD so this is no loss to me personally. The Hardee's low-carb Thickburger is SOOOO much better than anything McD has ever made. Even my kids never liked McD for the food, although when they were little they always wanted to go for the playground. richard __________________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 7, 2006 I personally hate Mc’s food, but there are some parts of the Country where it is the only hot food concession along an interstate, and they also have concessions in other places where other choices are not readily available. I remember seeking refuge in one (before-gf) is a snow storm along the NY thruway. Even though it would never be my first (or second, third, or fourth) choice, it is a loss to have one less emergency choice. From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Rick Lovegro Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 11:01 AM To: SillyYaks Subject: RE: Mcs I'll be the odd one out. I've always despised McD so this is no loss to me personally. The Hardee's low-carb Thickburger is SOOOO much better than anything McD has ever made. Even my kids never liked McD for the food, although when they were little they always wanted to go for the playground. richard __________________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 7, 2006 I personally hate Mc’s food, but there are some parts of the Country where it is the only hot food concession along an interstate, and they also have concessions in other places where other choices are not readily available. I remember seeking refuge in one (before-gf) is a snow storm along the NY thruway. Even though it would never be my first (or second, third, or fourth) choice, it is a loss to have one less emergency choice. From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Rick Lovegro Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 11:01 AM To: SillyYaks Subject: RE: Mcs I'll be the odd one out. I've always despised McD so this is no loss to me personally. The Hardee's low-carb Thickburger is SOOOO much better than anything McD has ever made. Even my kids never liked McD for the food, although when they were little they always wanted to go for the playground. richard __________________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 7, 2006 Bridget, Us Vermonters must think alike--revolutionaries at heart. I sent a long, impassioned e-mail to the reporter who wrote that excellent Wall Street Journal article. in Southern VT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 7, 2006 Bridget, Us Vermonters must think alike--revolutionaries at heart. I sent a long, impassioned e-mail to the reporter who wrote that excellent Wall Street Journal article. in Southern VT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 7, 2006 Bridget, Us Vermonters must think alike--revolutionaries at heart. I sent a long, impassioned e-mail to the reporter who wrote that excellent Wall Street Journal article. in Southern VT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
