The McDonalds $1 Menu is a good value

First, I would like to respectfully address my opponents arguments. My opponent brought up the idea that America is known to be "fat" and "overweight. " Which is completely true. BUT I would like to point out that the dollar menu has nothing to do with this fact. This debate, according to the resolution, is discussing whether the dollar meal is a good value or not, unless my opponent is saying, "If you're gonna get fat, why not get the most expensive meal on the menu? " A dollar menu has nothing to do with fatness and being overweight. But since my opponent brought it up, I'd like to share how the dollar menu is a little healthier than other items on the regular McDonald's menu. Compared to a Big Mac and a supersized meal, the McDonald's dollar menu is relatively normal, cheap food. According to FitForSummer. com, a Big Mac consists of 560 calories, 85mg cholesterol, and 1070mg in sodium. Compared to a McDouble, which only has 438 calories, 920mg of sodium, and 65mg cholesterol. The McDouble is slightly healthier than the Big Mac, with its 22g of protein and 20% in iron and vitamin C (according to myfitnesspal. com). My opponent also said, "I would certainly not mind paying a extra buck for a fruit cup, which is surely much healthier. " Indeed, a fruit cup would be healthy. That is why the McDonald's dollar menu provides some healthy alternatives to the normal burger. The McDonald's dollar menu provides a yogurt parfait, which has fruit and is a good source of vitamin C. Also, you are able to purchase a salad for just a dollar at McDonald's. Both of those would be more filling than a small fruit cup, and also very healthy. You can also order a side of apple dippers, which are cut apples from a kid's meal. All of these are a dollar, and also very healthy. Secondly, my opponent said, "I do not know where you live but last time i checked the 1$ menu did not have salads and parfaits on it. Certainly i have not seen a salad or parfait that is 5$ either at a fast food restaraunt. " It does not matter where I live, those items are on the dollar menu at your average McDonald's. Please check the official McDonald's website on their dollar menu in the link I have provided for proof: . http://cep.mcdonalds.com.... Thirdly, my opponent brought up, "I feel quite sad for the homeless man who is already in a struggle, and he had to eat a McDonalds burger. Sure he only spent a dollar but that certainly isnt a fair trade. Remeber we are debating that it is a good value. " Why would it NOT be a good value? My friend could buy 10 burgers for 10 homeless people instead of going elsewhere and having to spend more money for a burger that isn't as filling. And you should not feel sad that the homeless HAD to eat a McDonald's burger; he needed something to eat, and he was thrilled that he could have a meal that night. It was his choice. Fourthly, my opponent has brought up his incident at McDonald's about the broken ice cream machine. I apologize for your luck, but most of the ice cream machines in America aren't broken. My opponent also said, "Look how far a dollar gets you then. " I would like to point out that if the machine is broken, you aren't actually paying for the ice cream. Buy two apple pies for a dollar instead, which would be just as tasty as an ice cream cone. Fifthly, my opponent brought up, "You could even look at Taco bell. I mean a double cheesy beef burrito for 89 cent. Wow i call that a value unlike McDonalds. " This is true, BUT Taco Bell only provides a few options on their value menu, compared to McDonald's which has a large variety of foods, which I explained in the first round. I would like to ask my opponent for clarification in the following paragraph: So let me get this straight? You are saying that a burger and a drink is a good value for 2$? Sure you are getting a burger and a drink but think about what you are eating. It is a little more indepth than you seem to play it as. You get a double burger that is between two buns. It is a small patty that could be played off as just one patty. They arent the most healthiest thing to eat either. Most people in America would rather have good food for more than bad food for less. If my opponent could explain his thoughts in this paragraph a little more, I would appreciate it very much. My opponent has failed to show any solid reasons (besides his broken ice cream machine incident) why the McDonald's dollar menu is NOT a good value. So, for the reasons I have given, which include: 1) the value meal is healthier than the regular McDonald's menu 2) it is a good value, as I have proven in the story with my friend and the homeless man 3) the McDonald's dollar menu has a variety of foods no other fast food restaurant has I would like to respectfully ask for an affirmative vote in this debate. Thank you.