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[vodkabeforenoon.livejournal.com]

I don't see how the cartoons are hurtful. It is an issue that needs attention. Especially when so many people want the government to give them health care yet they don't think that anyone has the right to say you need to approach things in a healthy manner?

The article you linked discusses how there are many factors at play to weight gain. It doesn't mean that people who are dealing with these health problems can wash their hands of solving the problem by saying "Oh I am addicted." Just an FYI but disease is defined as abnormal condition which surprisingly enough nutrition is all chemistry so of course if you eat like crap and you don't engage in physical activity you are going to feel like garbage and gain weight. Plus the weight gain will also make you feel tired and run down and with a typical hard life it can impact to more weight gain and not wanting to do anything to stop the domino effect.

Basically all I have been saying is that I prefer and even as someone who was obese I prefer when people have solutions and fight to take control of their lives then wash their hands and say "well I am just addicted." which is total bullshit because if you work with your MD and even find a decent support group or just a friend you can make a huge difference in your life then just resigning.

[wind-shadow2008.livejournal.com]

I should have clarified. As I said in a response above, I really am only taking issue with the first cartoon, due to its ambiguity in lumping all obese people into one category.

And I agree with you that obesity is a problem that deserves attention. What I don't agree with is the perception that people are fat simply due to laziness, poor choices, unwillingness to change, etc. Are these factors? For some, absolutely. But not for everyone, and there are so many more factors that can be at play.

Everyone is responsible for their own health, and I do agree that simply going "Oh well, I have a disease" isn't an acceptable excuse. On the flip side, "Just go jogging and eat a salad" is also not going to fix the problem for many.

[macychick.livejournal.com]

Very true. And then there are some obese people who genuinely want to lose weight, but they are addicted to food the same way alcoholics are addicted to booze or druggies are addicted to drugs.

[spamwarrior.livejournal.com]

so many people want the government to give them health care yet they don't think that anyone has the right to say you need to approach things in a healthy manner?


THAT is an awfully big brush without even an anecdotal (let alone real numbers) to provide evidence for.

[telemann.livejournal.com]

Ditto that.