If eating 3 times a day is a sinister idea, then the critics of Ronald McDonald have a point. But what does Ronald do? He helps parents make breakfast, lunch or dinner, or a snack, a happy experience for their kids. Most parents would say that is helpful to them. McDonald’s offers many appealing menu choices for kids and parents, along with known nutrition, portion control and quality control. Add a little parental guidance and what do you have — a Happy Meal! McDonald’s is on the upward curve in nutritional responsibility.
P.S. And don’t forget Ronald McDonald House — no one made McDonald’s build all those wonderful places, but they did just because they could. Guess that’s social responsibility in action, too. 
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May 18, 2011 at 08:06
C. Rubner
Judging from what I see too many parents buying in the grocery store, a meal at McDonald’s will likely be the healthiest meal (or snack) their child will get all week…
May 18, 2011 at 11:40
Ted Knorring
I just heard on CNBC today that there is a move to get rid of Ronald McDonald… I guess the Wall St. Types have no idea of all the support that Ronald McDonald House gives to comfort & support the parents & families of critically-ill kids. We have first hand knowledge of the good things that RMH has provided to families that could not afford to be with their sick kids. It is way more than happy meals and plastic toys in a box.
Some folks just don’t have a clue.