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In your opinion, what do you think about fat acceptance?

In my opinion, yes, we all have to respect everyone whether they are different and accept them for who they are. But, I don't like the idea of fat acceptance. People with overweight body is unhealthy, and that is a fact! They can live with many sicknesses due to their unhealthy body. And support them to stay in their body is a bad idea! Instead of judging them for their size, why don't we support them to become healthy? I mean become healthy is not about having a nice, fit body. It's about keeping balance in health and have a healthy lifestyle.

What do you think?

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BayouBoudin · 36-40, M

Absolute terrible Idea. Fat people are a strain on society. They weigh down the healthcare system. They cause our insurance to be higher. They make our flights uncomfortable. They all want to say they have a medical condition. No, they are just fat. Obesity causes problems.

BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F

@BayouBoudin "They weigh down the healthcare system."
Ehhhhh careful there, Tojo, you're straying dangerously close to eugenics.

Shaman · 26-30

@BayouBoudin Obesity is a medical condition that depends on genes

BayouBoudin · 36-40, M

@Shaman No. Calories in, calories out. If you burn fewer calories. Eat fewer calories.

BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F

@BayouBoudin I eat more food than two grown women of my age and I can't gain a damn pound.

BayouBoudin · 36-40, M

@BlueMetalChick It isn't genetic. We have to get their fat asses moving. Stop eating empty calories. I hear a lot of fat people complain that it is genetic, but their diet is terrible and they don't exercise.

BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F

@BayouBoudin I didn't say it was genetic. When did I mention a single thing about genetics at all?

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@BayouBoudin Actually, those problems are not important. The important is we have to help fat people stay healthy and make their health become better.

Shaman · 26-30

@BayouBoudin Read some articles.

BayouBoudin · 36-40, M

@BlueMetalChick Eugenics is about keeping the genes pure.

BayouBoudin · 36-40, M

@SW-User Obesity is a choice. If they are ignorant about their health, that is on them. Resources are available.

BayouBoudin · 36-40, M

@Shaman Tell me, what percentage of people who are obese, have an actual thyroid condition?

Batman · 41-45, M

What about eating disorders?@BayouBoudin

BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F

@BayouBoudin that's my point. If you're wanting to get rid of fat people for being detrimental to the healthcare system, you're wandering into the territory of wanting to get rid of others who are weighing on it too, like people with Down syndrome, or crippled people.

BayouBoudin · 36-40, M

@BlueMetalChick We don't need to get rid of them. Put them on a water fast for a few weeks and they would be golden. Downs and Handicapped people have genetic and physical defects. They didn't choose them. Fat people make choices every day that make them fat. It isn't the same thing. You can compare it to Alcoholics.

Shaman · 26-30

@BayouBoudin Throid isn't the only thing

BayouBoudin · 36-40, M

@Shaman Every time they make a decision of what they put in their body they contribute to their condition. It's an excuse. Diet and Exercise for a healthy lifestyle.

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Shaman · 26-30

@BayouBoudin Not really but I saw you are trying to bait people in the first comment you wrote. I wrote these down so it may give insight to other people to be honest.

BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F

@BayouBoudin A water fast ain't gonna make you lose much weight. It'll just make you weak and still fat. There's better ways.

Who would have the power to force these fat people to do this anyway?

BayouBoudin · 36-40, M

@MalteseFalconPunch And conversely, so too is the judgement of those around you.

Batman · 41-45, M

You should read “Why We Get Fat” great read:

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BayouBoudin · 36-40, M

@MalteseFalconPunch Yes, it is choice.