Should the Ronald McDonald Character be Retired?

Ronald McDonald
Ronald McDonald

Watchdog group Corporate Accountability International says Ronald McDonald is partly to blame for childhood obesity. They compare the red-headed clown to ad icons like Joe Camel, Spuds McKenzie and the Marlboro Man. But, there's also a lot of good associated with Ronald like the Ronald McDonald House, which helps families with sick children.

Should the Ronald McDonald character be retired?