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Originally Posted by 2Stonedbirds
I can just as easily say challenging the idea that fat people should change stems from concerns over the weight (no pun intended) that our health care system must lift in order to deal with an ever growing obese society. Since we all must bear those costs associated with that treatment, I feel safe in saying that those criticisms do not stem from an air of superiority, but instead to actually have a positive net impact on society as a whole.
Again, to read through the Godless Apostate thread, would show that the criticisms you feel against "fat shaming" are explicitly evident as people denounce those who believe in "fairy tales" ect.
I'm all for treating people with respect but understand that if someone is fine with accosting religious people for their pie in the sky pink unicorn beliefs, and if they are packing a few extra pounds, shouldn't feel offended when it's pointed out that they are a disgusting fat body and a strain on the services we as a society must pay for. IE It goes both ways.
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You've missed the boat completely here. Over eating actually has a net benefit to our health care system. We should be subsidizing obesity if your concern is cost. I'll let you puzzle out why. I suppose you'll think of other justifications though...spandex or something.