The history of the twentieth century was dominated by the struggle against totalitarian systems of state power. The twenty-first will no doubt be marked by a struggle to curtail excessive corporate power.

The fast-food industry is in very good company with the lead industry and the tobacco industry in how it tries to mislead the public, and how aggressively it goes after anybody who criticizes its business practices.

There's a real strong link today between soda consumption and obesity among children.

Most fast food is fried. Fried food tastes great, and people dont seem to care about the fat aspect.

Different people, in good faith, can look at the same fact and interpret it differently. But thats where an interesting conversation begins.

I think for real change to happen, it's going to have to come from the kids, the community, the teachers, the parents.

The life's work of Walt Disney and Ray Kroc had come full-circle, uniting in perfect synergy. McDonald's began to sell its hamburgers and french fries at Disney's theme parks. The ethos of McDonaldland and of Disneyland, never far apart, have finally become one. Now you can buy a Happy Meal at the Happiest Place on Earth.