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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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TheJudgerNautSquared · 41-45, M
There is just so much nuance to this problem that there really is no easy answer. We live in such an intertwined society that all of our actions have consequences for others. Obesity drives up healthcare costs for all but at the same time, the majority of obese people here in the US live below the poverty line. It is becoming a problem for everyone. Like I said though, there is a lot more going on here than just "get unfat!" Fat shaming does tend to work in certain environments where health and appearance are steeped in local culture but it certainly would not be effective here in the western world. Especially given the fact that obesity here in the US can often be attributed to, or a symptom of, another mental or physiological condition such as depression or organ failure. One thing I think would help is if we were to put more restrictions on EBT as to what kinds of food products can be purchased with the funds. Subsidize more fruits and vegetables while removing subsidies for corn and meat products. Corn being so cheap and heavily subsidized has made meat much cheaper, and much cheaper meat has led to unhealthy proportions at meal times. Not only will it drive up the prices of meat, but unhealthy corn based snack foods as well. People need to learn moderation. There is certainly a lot that can be done but then again there's the argument of government interference with individual freedoms.