FFN

Fast Food Nation was an eye-opening book for me. It may sound cliché, but I really wasn't aware of all of the badness that is behind your favorite Big Mac meal. When you hear about the injustices that go on behind the scenes, from cow cruelty to employee abuse, you think twice before you use your hard-earned money to support such behavior. Not to mention how UNhealthy most fast food "restaurants" are. That is why I applaud Fast Food Nation and documentaries such as Super-Size Me. It may be easy enough to say that "ignorance is bliss" and continue on with our day, but whether we acknowledge it or not, these acts will continue on a daily basis, until enough people stand up. Once enough people become aware of the evils of the fast food industry, there can be progress towards change, and making some healthier practices become the norm. Unfortunately, I cannot honestly state that I will NEVER go to another fast food restaurant, but I can say that I will avoid one whenever possible. I will also try to make healthier meals at home for me and my family. I hope that I will be able to educate my daughter so that she makes responsible choices for herself in the future as well.