Today Saturday around 3:40 p.m. at McDonalds in the Luxor Hotel, Las Vegas Nevada ; Sept. 4, 2010

I experience something that I never thought could ever happen here in America.

As a Christian I was taught to give to those less fortunate, to help those in need because this is part of the Christian Life.

Even as a child all of our clothing and toys was pass on to the folks that moved into the neighborhood that was less fortunate.

I can remember when my Mom who didn't have a whole lot would always donate something to the Salvation Army

as there helpers would ring the bell during Christmas time.. in the cold.. We've allowed several people to stay with us to

get on their feet when times were rough. I've given tickets to prayer breakfast events to people standing in a soup line.

I've raised thousands of dollars for many non-profit organizations. I sang for Kings, Celebrities, Dignataries and such.

I've done so much it's pretty hard to keep count. But right now, I'm feeling hurt, discussed, angry

and pretty much discriminated against. Matter of fact tears are running down my face as I write this letter.

This country where my Father served 24 years in the Navy and a veteran of WWII, My grandfather 24 years in the Navy

a veteran of WWI, My great great great grandfather the Civil War. My ex-husband Vietnam war for my rights as well as all

Americans. The country that I toured as a singer in Europe proudly representing.. But today I saw Corporate America

at it's worst level. I don't know whether to call an Attorney or just put this all over the news and internet.

Many folks are out of work right now, people are hungry and struggling. They're losing homes, jobs, and more. I'm working

two part time jobs as well as because my husband is disable with Chronic Kidney Disease. I give a dollar here and there

when I'm able to the less fortunate. But I remember the pastor saying one day that he purchase gift coupons from McDonalds

and give it to people when they're begging for money or food.

What a great idea I thought. So I started to do this. So this became a normal thing for me I would purchase a gift coupon and

give it to a homeless person. Purchase food and give it to them. One day I saw this young man who was obviously homeless

and walking through the casino to the food court. I was on on my lunch so I purchase a gift coupon for food and gave it to him.

This was about four or five months ago. He never begs or ask for food. He just walks through talking to himself. I could tell that

he was hungry. This wasn't a habit. I would see him once in a blue moon. I knew he was probably Schizophrenic I have a sister

that is also. But she also was one semester away from receiving her master's degree before she became mentally ill.

So today I went to lunch and there he was the homeless guy walking out of the food court. I ask him if he wanted something to eat

and he stated yes. So we walked over to McDonalds for me to purchase some food. He told the kid at the counter he wanted a number five.

I told the kid whatever he wants get it for him I will pay for it. The kid sort of mess up the order and he ask the manager to come

over. Her name happen to be Ally and I've unfortunately had an encounter with her before when I came back for my refill several

weeks ago. I frequently go to McDonald but because of a short lunch period I'm unable to get my refills most times. But when I can I do.

I have a work badge on so you know that I am an employee in the building. I took that incident of maybe she's having a bad day.

But the kid kept asking her to come to the register because he needed an override she walked over and look then walked away again.

The homeless guy was standing there and ask what's taking so long. So then the kid called her over again saying that he needed an override.

To make a long story short she looks at me and said to me "You can't buy any Food for him!". I said "WHAT!". You can't tell me who I can buy food for.

Then I look at the kid and said what kind of person would say that I can't buy a homeless person any food. Even the kid behind the register

He shook his head shamefully and said "I know". Then still the Mgr. Ally doesn't do the over ride and we waited

about 10 minutes.. She makes her phone call to Security so that I wouldn't be able to purchase the food for the homeless guy.

I'm still waiting to pay. She walks back over while people in the meanwhile are still in line waiting and complaining then she finally opens up another

register. I mention that I was contacting the corporate headquarters in regards to this. Then she looks at me and said are you paying for that and I said yes..

then she saids well he can't eat it here. I in return stated "I don't care where he eats it at, but I'm buying food for him to eat and you can't stop me from buying

him food".

The kid at the register shook his head. The receipt came up to $7.77. I went to the other area to purchase food for myself at Quiznos.

McDonalds left a sour taste in my mouth. Still she did not give him the food. It took about 20 minutes and next thing I see while picking my food up from

Quiznos the police are escorting him out of the Food Court. But at least he had his food. Please tell me what is the United States of America the richest country

in the world coming to when a major chain like McDonald refuse to allow me to buy food because it's for a homeless person.

Discrimination 2010 where's the compassion McDonalds? What's a Christian like me suppose to do? Tell me someone please!

Now who am I..

Parris Lane, Emmy nominated Actress/Singer for PBS Children's Show. Has won numerous awards including a Governor's Proclamation for producing shows and fundraising events.

Performed at Carnegie Hall, toured Europe singing classical music and representing the United States, Asia performing Jazz. Was just recently nominated as "Las Vegas Best Female Jazz Singer",

Author of upcoming book "My Little Book of Prayers-Inspired by God", and producer,creator and director of Las Vegas first Christian Animated filmed entitled "Glorytoys - Kia's Journey".

www.Parrislane.com or www.Glorytoys.com