Some of us have never embraced the concepts put forth by the marketing and advertising industries that we are just one purchase away from happiness. As for fast food, I can agree that it's sometimes faster than cooking but it's not really food – at least not tasty, nutritious food.

JTT, a boycott can only be effective if those you are boycotting know that you are boycotting them and why. A gentle plea: Please use US government instead of Americans; we don't all deserve to be lumped in with that lot.

Peace to you.