When Willie Lee saw three criminals robbing a MacDonalds, he didn't just watch. He took action. Using his privately-owned gun, he took on the bad guys and wounded two of them.

The two were later taken into custody. The third is still at large.

No doubt about it, Willie Lee is a hero. He exposed himself to danger to put an end to an armed robbery. No charges were filed against Willie Lee, but the MacDonalds where he worked apparently has a twisted view of heroism. For his effort in foiling the robbery, MacDonalds has fired Willie Lee from his job. This is the gratitude that MacDonalds apparently extends to employees who risk their personal safety to protect other employees and customers.

Perhaps MacDonalds would prefer the example of a recent New York Wendys robbery? There, seven people were methodically shot in the head during a robbery. Five died. I'm sure they would have loved to have a Willie Lee on their staff. Perhaps they would be alive today.

Remember that next time you feel like scarfing up some fast food. MacDonalds fired a man who stopped a crime and probably saved innocent lives!

For my money, the shakes are better at Burger King, and Wendys beats MacDonalds hamburgers all hollow. But if your kids are addicted to the Clown, just tell them, "MacDonalds is bad. Their restaurants are unsafe and they don't care if you die." Kids have to learn sooner or later that some clowns are Bozo, and others are John Wayne Gacy.

Full Story in Houston paper.

Kurt Amesbury, J.D.

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