Another thing that wingnuts saying automation will replace workers don’t get is that the machine is going to break down and, when that happens, it’s going to kill a business. McDonald’s isn’t rushing to put these machines in their shops because all it takes is one shop having a breakdown during a busy lunch rush to destroy confidence in the machines. The whole purpose of buying the machines is to make more money by removing three workers. But you can replace those workers or get a manager to handle one of the empty spots during a lunch rush. The machine breaks down, then there’s no back-up, and nothing is coming out of that kitchen but excuses to customers.