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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]2/3 of the people in the US are either overweight or obese. It's an epidemic.
So many health issues that could be avoided if they would just lose the weight.
And, yes, I have been overweight. It was really hard to lose the pounds, but I did it - now, I am no longer on BP meds or cholesterol meds.
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OP here. I agree, but there is a lot that needs to be addressed beyond shaming fat people in order to turn that ship around.

I've been overweight and lost it myself. However, I still don't get the vitriol. No one runs around calling people a "smoker" or treat people who don't do monthly breast exams poorly. [/quote]

Actually, you're wrong.  I think there has been a lot of shaming and bashing of smokers in the last decade.  In fact, it's actually legal for employers to NOT hire a person based solely on smoking (in most states), and so many places do urine or blood tests.  I have yet to see a person not get hired because of weight.

Interestingly enough, between the shaming and the increased taxes, smoking rates decreased.  I'm not saying it's the right way or ethical/compassionate way, but you have to admit it's been effective.  [/quote]

I think you are kidding yourself if you think fat people get hired at the same rate as thin people.  There is a lot of hiring discrimination out there.[/quote]

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