Ronald McDonald to Retire?

Is it time for Ronald to get on the bus?

Is Ronald McDonald to burgers and fries what Joe the Camel was to cigarettes? Given everything that McDonalds does for charities, such as the Ronald McDonald houses around the country, it would perhaps be unfair to draw the same comparison. While we certainly wouldn’t want our kids coming home from school with a new pack of camels, do we want them being fed a Happy Meal, or the equivalent, every day at school?
A coalition of health professionals, parents and corporate accountability advocates is calling for Ronald McDonald to retire as a spokesman for the nation's largest restaurant chain, saying he has too much influence on kids.

While I love the costume, maybe this is Ronald’s time to retire to Florida. I’d certainly like to see our kids school lunches cleaned up. If this is what it takes, pack your bags Ronald and get on the bus!

LouAnn Good
Fitness Together Fort Myers