I burned McD's

[Jeramie]

Here is a letter I sent to McDonalds Today. Im not sure what response it will get me but Ill be waiting....



I am a proud Citizen of the United States of America. I have the privilege of working with people from both genders, countries, and various ethnic backgrounds. Many of which fought to become citizens of this fine country I admire the hard work, will, and the drive it took for them to become proud members of the United States of America. Its is the greatest country in the world and their desire, sweat, and tears to make their lives a part of that is a testament to our Country as a whole.

However, on a recent trip to a McDonalds franchise in Jenks Oklahoma my mouth was filled with distaste that will keep me out of any McDonald’s franchise. I am seeing the employment of Non English Speaking personnel at McDonalds in the Tulsa, Jenks, and Broken Arrow areas (among others). On several occasions simple conversation such as, “May I have some Ketchup?’ has returned a blank stare to me. Every Government document I’ve read about LEGAL Immigration has required that the immigrant learn to speak and write in English, AMERICA’S Language, not the second. Every single document pointed to that same fact which only leads me to believe those immigrants are not here by legal means.

It has irritated me to no avail on every account. This previous event was the preverbal straw that broke the camels back. I asked a simple question of one of the Jenk’s Employees to which she replied in Spanish. She then turned to another worker who muttered in broken English, “Can I Help You?” I once again asked the same question which once again returned a blank stare from both women. I walked out of that store without so much as a drink and will not visit a McDonald’s franchise. This isn’t one simple account but is something I’ve encountered on several trips.

I know many good people who worked hard and gave much to gain citizenship to the Red, White, and Blue. To hire Illegal Aliens (be it French, Mexican, Canadian, Middle Eastern, etc) is simply a slap to their face. My family migrated to this country from Germany. They paid their dues and I’m very thankful to be born here. I work to support my family every day with the knowledge of what illegal immigration is doing to my tax dollars. I whole heartedly understand other countries desires to move to the US for a better life. However there is a legal and proper way to do this. For the McDonalds as a Corporation or Franchise to hire Illegal Immigrants is plain wrong and in my opinion, very Un-American.

There are thousands of other restaurants out there that respect the blood that bought and continues to fight for this country. There are plenty of other restaurants out there who understand the drain Illegal Immigration is putting on the tax payers not to mention the hike in crime. And as long as McDonald’s hires illegal immigrants of any nationality, I will happily drive around your stores to eat at those that don’t offer a slap to the face to those that have earned their Citizenship instead of merely stealing it. I am filled with elation that the state of Oklahoma has passed legislation to enforce existing immigration laws. Be it exploiting cheap labor or simply trying to pacify those that pressure for a perfect PC world, the hiring of Illegal workers is simply that… ILLEGAL and should be treated as such.


Jeramie Coffelt

[Andrea]

Way to go Jeramie. Love it.

[wtnhunt]

Hmmm, Mc Donalds hiring illegals? Might be a consideration to take this somewhere besides the MC Donalds higher ups Jeramie. Wonder if the feds caught wind, if they may face some serious penalties.

Think your letter is great btw. For other reasons we dont do Mc Donalds, seems like that is a great reason for anyone not to.

[Jeramie]

They are hiring them in pretty much every store around Tulsa and surrounding communities. It irritates me to no end because they will have a majority of illegals and one interpreter running the registers.

There is a store 1-mile from me and almost every time you head down there the entire kitchen is pretty much to capacity with illegals.

Im very happy Oklahoma passed that legislation. Companies and corporations need hung for hiring the cheaper labor without fear of recourse. All they do is keep their eye on that all mighty dollar.

There are hot pockets around Tulsa where you can pick up cheep labor every morning. It doesn't matter what type of work or anything. You simply driveup, agree on a price, and pick up as many illegals as you need for the day. Its time Oklahoma did something about this problem. That is a very dangerous risk to anyone taking that chance.

Not to mention the signs all over downtown Tulsa that are in SPANISH! Not only are we helping them to live here but we are helping them to drive ILLEGALLY!

And as far as Im concerened.... "I need a number one to go." should be a statement anyone that lives here should understand. Now these anti's are putting up billboards all over Tulsa that show some little distraught Mexican Girl with tears in her eyes. The billboards read, "My mommy isn't a criminal. She's a hardworking Hispanic woman." Ahhhhhhh! That fumes me SO BAD.

wheew......... I feel a little better.

[Gator]

My question is how can McD's even get away with that?

[wtnhunt]

Think if I was you Jeramie, I would be contacting my local elected representatives and discussing this with them.

My question is how can McD's even get away with that?

Dont think any employer is supposed to get away with this type of thing. Unless all the illegals have false identities which could be given the rampant problem with identity theft, there is no excuse for this taking place, and the employer should be dealt with.

[bfletch7441]

Now these anti's are putting up billboards all over Tulsa that show some little distraught Mexican Girl with tears in her eyes. The billboards read, "My mommy isn't a criminal. She's a hardworking Hispanic woman." Ahhhhhhh! That fumes me SO BAD.

Those billboards drive me crazy!!!

Ben

[Jeramie]

Keep an eye on KOTV Ben. If you see some nut jumped his car through the one right off of I-44 (off of Sheridan) youll know its me...

[unioncountyslayer]

"Im not sure what response it will get me"

Probably no response at all.

[Jeramie]

"Im not sure what response it will get me"

Probably no response at all.

I doubt it, but I feel better.....

[bobw]

fANTASTIC LETTER HOPE YOU GET A LETTER BACK ,HERE IN JERSEY IT IS NOT MUCH DIFF. I SHOULD HAVE TAKEN SPANISH OR WHAT EVER OTHER LINGO THEY TALK...

[stevebeilgard]

good letter, but it will mostly fall on deaf ears. the real problem is that they simply cannot find help here in america. our welfare problem will stay just that... a welfare problem. these bums simply refuse to work. they make too much money for free to actually work. so, employers all over are getting temporary workers from all over south america. my bet is that the mcdonalds workers have a legal document to come work here for up to 6 months. but, they still cannot speak english, and it is frustrating. so, i go to subway...lol

[LifeNRA]

Way to go Jeramie. Love it.

No kidding! Great letter!!!

[rhine16]

I think the letter was great. I doubt that it will merely be read, but i guess there is a chance.

I hate McDs food(or whatever you call that stuff), so i dont eat there anyway, but you do have a reason no to now.

[Buckslayer]

Nice letter Jeramie, I liked it -- hopefully Micky D's WON'T haha.