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You may have noticed recently that the cost of a McDonalds meal and even a cup of coffee has increased.By BILL YEEThis past Labor Day weekend our church took a quick trip to June Lake to try our luck at fishing.

So my experience at the Bishop location was quite a shock.So any increase in costs to conduct business is passed on to the consumer.So should working at McDonalds not be an entry-level job?Should businesses expect to make a profit for their efforts? Some franchisees have talked about leaving California due to the high labor costs.

We also made our usual pit stop at McDonalds.It may mean fewer hours for employees and a move towards automation.

There were still people waiting for their food when I left!Business owners are in business to make profits.

Fast food was no longer fast food!Bill Yee is a retired Alhambra High School history teacher.CEO of Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern CaliforniaDean Z.

immediate past president of Asian Pacific American Bar Association (APABA)Vinh T.ly/4hENgKNInfo: lwin@antiasianhatecrimescoalition.

healthcare advocateSeaton Tsai.Panel 1: Anti-Asian Hate Crimes.