"U R NOT ONE OF US," SAYS TOYS 'R' US
In a promotional sweepstakes, Toys 'R' Us decided to award a $25,000 United States savings bond to the first American baby born in 2007. Initially, the award went to Yuki Lin, an American citizen, after she was born at the stroke of midnight and was selected from a tie-breaking drawing.
But then Toys 'R' Us changed its mind because Yuki's parents, who are both 22-year-old restaurant workers in New York, are not legal residents. Many, including myself, are asking: when the prize goes to the baby, why should her eligibility depend on the immigration status of her mother?
Update: After all the negative publicity, Toys "R" Us reversed its decision again and has awarded $25,000 to each of the three babies, including Yuki.
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