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Originally Posted by dochummer

I sent a letter

We Love Them! Don't Remove the Hummer Toys from Kid's Meals

Actually, I love the toys, they are really well-made and my two boys love them. I'm actually considering going to McD's today to buy myself a set. Does your promotion really encourage 2 and 4 year olds to purchase Hummers when they get older? I really doubt it. In any event, by the time they reach driving age, they'll have much better vehicles to drive/fly . Just wanted to commend you on a great promotional decision for your company. We've gone to McDonald's much more frequently because of it...kids.... Anyways, here is the form letter from UCSAction.com that I totally disagree with. Hope you have a great day!

"McDonald's decision to peddle the quintessential gas-guzzler, the Hummer, shows a tremendous lack of sensitivity and care for the health and well-being of America's kids.

The Hummer H2, one of the eight models offered as a promotional toy, achieves an estimated 11-14 miles per gallon and costs nearly $100 to fill up at today's gas prices. Like many other large, inefficient vehicles, the H2 emits significantly more smog-forming and global warming pollution than most passenger cars on the road today, placing children, whose respiratory systems are still maturing, at risk for the wide variety of health problems associated with auto pollution.

Targeting the next generation of car buyers with pro-Hummer marketing sends the wrong message--that gas-guzzling in the face of environmental, public health and national security concerns is desirable. This campaign serves only to undermine McDonald's efforts to improve its environmental and public health image, including its laudable decision to reduce the use of antibiotics by its poultry suppliers.

I urge you to pull the Hummer toys from your Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals and replace them with promotional items that send the right message to our kids."

Again, I think this form letter and it's contents are ridiculous. Please, continue with the great ideas! Did you know that Hybrid vehicles actually cost our economy more from dust to dust than the Hummer does?

Doc

Very nice Doc!!!