Is discrimination against fat people a legitimate argument?

[soulseeker]

People CHOOSE to be fat.

Discuss ...

 

[gsdx]

People CHOOSE to be fat.

That, sir, is an untruth for many, many people. Shame on you.

 

[soulseeker]

I didn't say I DISCRIMINATE fat people . A lil bit hasty jumping to the conclusion there, buddy. That thought just comes to me when I read about airline discriminate them.

 

[Purplebic]

People don't chose to be fat.

What people chose is what they eat, how often they eat, and how much they eat.

Some people have poor judgement thats all.

Though its no diferent than abusing alcohol or drugs, you still chose what you do, how much you do, and how often you do it.

 

[altlover85]

WTF is the point of this thread? We already have so much stress in our lives and now you want to pick on fat people?

Grow up.

 

[BINOWGAYLATER]

I didn't say I DISCRIMINATE fat people . A lil bit hasty jumping to the conclusion there, buddy. That thought just comes to me when I read about airline discriminate them.

about HOW airlineS discriminate AGAINST them
GEEZE - now at least it makes some sense --

and don't even go there -- if you're suggesting that it is NOT discrimination because people CHOOSE to be fat? What the hell are you smokin????

There are thousands of genetic and medical reasons why people gain excessive weight - and in my 6 decades on this planet - I never met one - who said -- gee, what can i eat to gain even more weight !

You - sir, are a FOO !!

I'd rather discuss how people chose to be STUPID !

 

[BINOWGAYLATER]

People don't chose to be fat.

What people chose is what they eat, how often they eat, and how much they eat.

Some people have poor judgement thats all.

Though its no diferent than abusing alcohol or drugs, you still chose what you do, how much you do, and how often you do it.

THIS is SOOO wrong ! Every idiot knows that Alcohol and drug abuse are ADDICTIONS-- and many will say that Alcoholism is an INHERITED DISEASE -- People suffering from these - Do not CHOOSE -- anymore than Cigarette smokers choose to continue smoking - they are ADDICTED -they need treatment to stop!!

There is proof that FAT CELLS are also INHERITED -- AND don't get me started on other medical reasons !!

 

[soulseeker]

about HOW airlineS discriminate AGAINST them
GEEZE - nowat least it makes some sense --

and don't even go there -- if youre suggesting that it is NOT discrimination because people CHOOSE to be fat? What the hell are you smokin????

There are thousands of genetic and medical reasons why people gain excessive weight - and in my 6 decades on this planet - I never met one - who said -- gee, what can i eat to gain even more weight !

You - sir, are a FOO !!

I'd rather discuss how people chose to be STUPID !

Jeeze, angry and bitter much. You need to take a chill pill. It's the internet. lol.

 

[gsdx]

I didn't say I DISCRIMINATE fat people . A lil bit hasty jumping to the conclusion there, buddy. That thought just comes to me when I read about airline discriminate them.

And we're supposed to fill in the blanks when this is all you post?

People CHOOSE to be fat.

Discuss ...

 

[altlover85]

I would have thought in light of other events that have happened recently someone wouldn't start an antagonizing thread, but I guess I was wrong.

 

[Purplebic]

THIS is SOOO wrong ! Every idiot knows that Alcohol and drug abuse are ADDICTIONS-- and many will say that Alcoholism is an INHERITED DISEASE -- People suffering from these - Do not CHOOSE -- anymore than Cigarette smokers choose to continue smoking - they are ADDICTED -they need treatment to stop!!

There is proof that FAT CELLS are also INHERITED -- AND don't get me started on other medical reasons !!

Well speaking as someone who has been a junkie, an alcoholic, along with not eating or sleeping, the lines between addiction, disease, disorder and choice becomes blurred.

 

[shainski]

hmmm. I suppose people choose to be fat just about as often as they choose to be gay.

And while they often have temporary success, it is difficult to maintain a longterm battle against nature.

 

[AlinCanada]

Well speaking as the Elephant in the room. Sometimes it is not what we eat. I am on a restrictive diet of 1400 calories a day and cannot loose a pound. However the pounds will drop off if I let them cut into my brain. Ugh. This is the worst of the side effects I live with. I can live with the migraines but the weight really affects my self image.

 

[quasar]

I've yet to meet anyone who is happy with being fat or obese, so I can't see them choosing to be fat or obese. There are numerous reasons why they are the size they are - illness, genetics, psychological etc.

Simple answer is:- there is no legitimate reason why we as a group of gay people should be discriminated against, so therefore there is no legitimate reason why fat people should be discriminated against.

That said, discrimination will always exist as it's a means to making someone feel better/more superior than other people around them...

 

[fetaby]

WagWag is the closest.

It doesn't matter if being fat is a choice or is the result of something outside of people's control.

Discrimination is always a choice.

Parlercedar gets bonus points.

The point of the thread is what the participants choose. If you call it an antagonization thread, you've done your part to make it so.

If you take a second and compare the statements to any arbitrary reason to discriminate, you may learn something.

That people who choose to discriminate, hate, antagonize will, and don't need any excuse to do what they do. Anything will do.

 

[Purplebic]

Genes are a factor yes, but only one of many.

Psychology is another factor, and most people's psychology is to try and place fault on something they have no control over, to ignore the things they can control.

 

[slyfer]

Example:

I'm hungry. There is a plate of salad, with all the toppings, trimming and what have you. I don't eat salad, nor the things that come with it. So I refuse to eat the salad, leaving me hungry still. What am I doing? I'm choosing to be hungry. There's an option on the table for me. I could easily choose to not be hungry if I decided that the salad, that I don't believe tastes good, was worth eating.

Some people may have to work harder than others to shed pounds, maybe alot harder. But that doesn't mean the option is not there regardless. Life isn't fair, some people more attractive than others, some people are born into money, etc. But if you choose to be hungry, even though there's a plate a food you don't necessarily like right in front of you...who's fault is it?

 

[altlover85]

Can you move at some point, MikeyLove?

 

[Purplebic]

That isn't always the case. Hot weather will keep me indoors because of the heat of the Sun's direct interactions with my medications that I'm taking. How I long for colder weather. I am already riding my bike to work, but sometimes I'll ride it as far as the central bus station to get home when the heat is too much. Yes,I drink a lot of water.

I dont want to nitpick your choice of physical activities or your diet, thats your business, not mine.

Im just saying, its easy to blame something thats out of our control, it amounts to never taking full responsibility of the problem. If i had kept blaming my genes and my upbringing for my drug addiction, i would have probably never gotten out of it. We are responsible for every decision and action we take, and i can't stand people who think back and act as if they weren't conscious of those decisions.

 

[Adhesion]

Never mind, don't need my story up on here. Not like those that need to hear it will.