Pure Hokum

Just when you thought it couldn't get any sillier a news article pops up about yet another advocacy group suing a major food chain over an issue that shouldn't be an issue; especially one that will be dragged through, and hence bog down, the nation's legal system. McDonald's is just one of those companies that seems to have a bull's eye tattoo on their backside inviting every nut case or extremist group to sue them. Deep pockets mean more "free money" to go around. The consumer advocacy group known as "The Center for Science in the Public Interest" is no exception. Like the woman who burned her crotch with McDonald's hot coffee while trying to drive and sip, in turn suing for her suffering and in her case stupidity, the lawsuit being threatened currently by CSPI against McDonald's over toys in Happy Meals is all about fortune and fame. Their claim that the toys force parents to buy fattening food for their children is pure hokum, and suing McDonald's with such a claim is nothing short of legal extortion. CSPI files dozen of lawsuits against food companies annually. Sadly, this time they will probably hit the jackpot.