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I am somewhat surprised by the tenor of most letters I have been reading  
regarding this lawsuit. Frankly, the fact that most of the writers are decrying  
the lawsuit due to concerns that this will frighten other retail food places  
into not working with the Celiac Community is scary in and of itself.
 
First off, we are consumers. We have the right to have informed consent to  
know what we are ingesting. We are the customer. If anything, I think it puts  
these places on guard to know what is in the products they dish out to the  
public. If this was E-Coli, there would be no if ands or buts about it.
 
Secondly, there is a liability issue. They probably are better off with  this 
being sought now, instead of when some poor kid with a serious allergy goes  
into shock, and they would have that to contend with.
 
I am a disability advocate, as well as a person with Celiac, and some  other 
autoimmune diseases. I am also a person who due to my job travel a lot. If  I 
order food, I try to speak authoritatively about my issues, and I want to know 
 that they know what they are serving me. I am spending my good money, and I  
expect to be treated with respect, and not disdain. Mc Donald's needs to get 
on  top of this now!
 
Susan, Albuquerque, NM

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