European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - January 9, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 10 the stars and stripes Friday january 9,1987 writers defend Mcdonald s in Germany i d like to address the individual who wrote recently complaining a Germany was being spoiled by Ameri can influences particularly Mcdon Ald s and other american Fust food res la uranus. The writer s concern thai Germany is not America is valid. However he too appears a victim of he overestimated View of american influence in Germany. If Mcdonald s is there it s because the German Consumers want it. Mcdonald s or any other concern of this kind could not survive without support from the local populace. Mcdonald s is in Ger Many for the germans not the Ameri can Scricc member 1 was stationed in Germany in the mid 70s and have passed through the country numerous times since then. The fast food palaces Are everywhere and always jammed with germans they even have their own versions Ever try wine Wald when the germans go to Mcdon Ald they Are not necessarily embracing All thai is american. They Are sin ply accepting an idea that is right for their society and times. It is also a mistake to believe that businessmen arc out to ruin the world for their own Benefit. No doubt they Are influenced by profit they would i be in business if hey weren t. Just the same this does t make them evil peo ple. I be found that most american businesses arc willing q adapt and change to suit the sensibilities and tastes of the Public they serve. It s Good for business. The writer was right on one Point the German people have a very did and Rich culture. One they certainly Ore not about to Trade in for a a cult. It is possible to accept