Political Correctness Replaces Toys in Kid’s Meals

Bob McCarty Writes ^ | 10-13-09 | Bob McCarty

[BobMcCartyWrites]

I find myself especially thankful that all three of my sons are old enough that they no longer require toys with every fast-food meal they order. Why? Because fast-food purveyors are now including politically-correct reading material — as a toy substitute — in their kid’s meal offerings. Case in point: Taco Bell®.

[BobMcCartyWrites]

I find myself especially thankful that all three of my sons are old enough that they no longer require toys with every fast-food meal they order. Why? Because fast-food purveyors are now including politically-correct reading material — as a toy substitute — in their kid’s meal offerings. Case in point: Taco Bell®.

I became aware of the PCKMP (politically-correct kid’s meal “prize”) a few days ago when fellow St. Louis-area blogger, Patch W. Adams at POED Patriot, published a piece about his family’s recent unexpected encounter with the book, “Todd and the Talking Pinato Talk Tolerance” by Professor R.H. Fuller.

Like “Patch”, I’m not as concerned about the content of this book as I am with the fast-food company’s thinly-veiled effort to supplant the role of parents in teaching values to their children.

In an effort to offer both sides of the story about Taco Bell’s foray into the world of parenting their customers’ kids, I located Professor Fuller’s web site and searched for more information about his tolerance tome. Unfortunately, I was unable to find any mention — other than a downloadable coloring page — of the book first published in 2008, according to Amazon.

My next step, of course, was to contact Professor Fuller and Taco Bell® officials via the only means available — e-mail and online customer feedback forms, respectively. In addition to several general questions, I asked both the author and restaurant company officials whether they think it’s appropriate for fast-food restaurants to provide the politically-correct books to kids and, if so, to explain why.

As soon as I hear back from either Professor Fuller or Taco Bell®, I’ll post an update.

[wbill]

I read the other blog posts referenced.

“Todd and the Talking Pinata go to a Birthday Party....where the pinata meets an unfortunate end” made me spit water all over the keyboard.

[NRA1995]

Think outside the bun and the free toy.....

[FrankR]

"... the book, “Todd and the Talking Pinato Talk Tolerance” by Professor R.H. Fuller. "

Other than the Bible, one of the best books to teach about life, would be "Aesop's Fables".

So the fast fooders are replacing kids toys with propaganda materials, huh? Well, mine are grown, but I have grandkids and there will be no more trips to Taco Bell when I have them in tow.

I suppose tolerance is an admirable trait, but I think everyone's has been sorely tested for the past 40 years, and everyone has a limit. I think many of us are nearing that limit point.

A better rule to follow - especially with the current government - is "moderation in all things"...and that includes "tolerance" and "diversification".

We can only take so much, we can only give so much, we can only turn our heads and sigh, so much.

There is no sense in 20-40% of the population living off the hard work of the rest of us - those who have a job, anyway. To put up with that is not "tolerance", it's STUPIDITY.

[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

A good definition of “tolerance” was offered about 125 years ago. Tolerance, the inability to say yes or no. The inability to take a stand.

[FrankR]

Good one

[Mark was here]

A good definition of “tolerance” was offered about 125 years ago. Tolerance, the inability to say yes or no. The inability to take a stand.

To know right from wrong.

[NRA1995]

No wonder we’re raising a bunch of girly-boys....

[Dumb_Ox]

For decades, conservatives defended business against the left. Then the left decided to take over big business. Now lefties can use conservative rhetoric to defend their gains.

[TexasRepublic]

“Tolerance, the inability to say yes or no.”

Quote of the day

[numberonepal]

Taco Bell —> Pepsico —> Commies