I am not getting into this useless argument, but I do need to bring something to your attention about this statement. McDonald's may be open to the public, however it is still a private establishment and in no way is equivalent to a state or federal park.
If I am the owner of that particular McDonald's I am perfectly within my rights as the owner to restrict who enters based on whatever criteria I choose - such as not permitting children under a certain age unless accompanied by an adult.
Unfortunately you are like far too many around here that equate being open to certain segments of the public with government operations. They are not the equivalent, nor will they ever be such.
That you do not understand the difference negates any credibility such an argument may possibly have had.
the owner to restrict who enters based on whatever criteria I choose -
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And....Government school boards do **exactly** that! “Public” school? Hardly!
Government socialist-entitement, single-payer, and godless schools rank among the **most** restrictive institutions in America ( public or private).