Jack In the What?

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Coming across another bulletproof restaurant has really intrigued me in a shocking but yet, interesting way. I did not realize that these fast-food restaurants were as common as my preconceived notion of them were. Growing up in Los Angeles for a few years of my life, I know that it can be both dangerous and have large amounts of poverty in some areas. But, never have I ever come across a bulletproof window where food orders are being placed on a daily basis.

           

            As I clicked on the reviews section, I came to realize that a lot of previous customers were frightened as well as creeped out by the neighborhood and the employees. Reading some more, I soon found out that one customer was shocked to see a sign there that read, “We accept food stamps.” I, like the shocked customer, had no idea this was even possible. It was something very new to me. But, the question is, why? Why do they do this at the Jack In The Box on Santa Monica Street in Los Angeles and not the one on Highland Street in Hollywood? After all, they are both the same exact company and restaurant. And there should not be any differences in the way they treat the customers, right?

            Having a bulletproof window anywhere, signifies fear. Fear of being robbed. Most of the time, those who rob are those who do not have sufficient funds to eat their next meal, which are typically low-income individuals. Social class plays a significant role nowadays and it is shocking to the extent in which companies will display their fear.