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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is an interesting discussion.

Fat people should not be judged as we would judge people with other addictions, like alcohol, drugs, etc. Right?

But it is not as if the morbidly obese person is not causing pain to those they love by their continued addiction to food and their failure to do anything about it.

The family has to take care of the person physically over time, help pay all the additional health costs, and help the person navigate his/her handicaps as knees break down, etc. Everyday tasks are more difficult and everyone else assumes their burden.

Perhaps we shouldn't judge, but it is not the same as if a person is handicapped through a car accident or other situation that is no fault of his/her own.[/quote]

PP who lost a relative and compared weight to any other addiction.  I don't judge any sort of addict more than any other, whether food, alcohol, or drugs.  Part of me feels like judgment of any sort is just piling on to someone who is obviously in distress.  Part of me agrees with you that a person, at least one not in the clutches of addiction 24/7, would/should realize what a selfish choice  they are making.  [/quote]

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