Luckily, I have been assured by criminal apologists that food deserts are a figment of my imagination.

My first thought when reading the headline was that Taco Bells may have been overwhelmed by an explosive diarrhea problem. #3 | Posted by Whatsleft

Now that! That is the type of elevated discourse for which I frequent this august site.

OMG, NO! Not the Taco Bell dining room. How will those people get that quality nutrition? #9 | Posted by morris

I also laugh at poor people who have no affordable food options left in their communities because they tolerate rampant lawlessness.

"Let them eat locally grown fruits and veggies from their neighborhood farmers market." - Libby Antoinette

They are closing to cut costs. Nothing to do With safety except for the safety of the CEO's wallet. #12 | Posted by a_monson

More about In-N-Out:
"The burger chain said in a statement that 'despite taking repeated steps to create safer conditions, our customers and associates are regularly victimized by car break-ins, property damage, theft, and armed robberies.'
Crime has indeed substantially increased in Oakland: Burglaries were up 23% and motor vehicle thefts were up 44% in 2023 compared to a year prior, according to Oakland Police Department data obtained by CNN affiliate KGO-TV.
'We feel the frequency and severity of the crimes being encountered by our customers and associates leave us no alternative,' said Chief Operating Officer Denny Warnick, in the statement." Notably, Warnick said its Oakland location was "busy and profitable," but it can't ask its customers or employees to "visit or work in an unsafe environment." Affected employees, which amount to about 100, will transfer to a nearby restaurant in San Francisco or receive severance.

So, sucks for the employees who lost their jobs. Lol!