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Obese have right to 2 airline seats: Canada court (pg. 25)
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| English Rachel |
| quote: | Originally posted by StereoPrincess
P.S. I had no idea Digi had such a hate on for fat people. I mean I hang out with you, you must be so embarassed standing beside me! |
You're not fat, you're gorgeous ;)
And I think digi wishes he was plumper, he ate that poutine like he WISHED it went straight to his hips! lol |
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| Spam |
| quote: | Originally posted by English Rachel
You're not fat, you're gorgeous ;)
And I think digi wishes he was plumper, he ate that poutine like he WISHED it went straight to his hips! lol |
I don't think he has a hate-on for fat people per se. He's a tad blunt when he posts but his point seems to be the same as mine. He just simply doesn't believe obesity is a disability or the result of a disability, and feels insulted that there are people who would insinuate that his opinion is ignorant, or based off a hatred or dislike of fat people, just because they think genetics are a legitimate excuse for becoming a 700 pound lard-ass.
However, I don't know if he's of my opinion when it comes to "20 years down the road" when that non-disabled obese person can no longer walk, and thus can no longer work off the weight on their own, and thus in my opinion, ARE legitimately disabled. |
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| MissK |
I haven't read this thread at all but
my opinion::
fat people should have to pay for a second seat. If your fat enough to not be able to sit in one seat (which is pretty big) than you should loose weight. The flight company is loosing money because you choose to be over weight?
I mean there is chunky and plump and that is just fine. But so big that you need too seats is a lil' much IMO.
You have to be what... over 300 lbs (depending on height obviously)in order to need two seats. I'm sorry but that is just too big. |
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| ChemEnhanced |
| quote: | Originally posted by MissK
I haven't read this thread at all but
my opinion::
fat people should have to pay for a second seat. If your fat enough to not be able to sit in one seat (which is pretty big) than you should loose weight. The flight company is loosing money because you choose to be over weight?
I mean there is chunky and plump and that is just fine. But so big that you need too seats is a lil' much IMO.
You have to be what... over 300 lbs (depending on height obviously)in order to need two seats. I'm sorry but that is just too big. |
Well....a 300 pound male would most likely be able to sit in a single seat. A 300 pound female may have more difficulty but I would think they would too. I think you are looking at people who are closer to 400 pounds + in order to need a second seat. |
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| MissK |
| quote: | Originally posted by ChemEnhanced
Well....a 300 pound male would most likely be able to sit in a single seat. A 300 pound female may have more difficulty but I would think they would too. I think you are looking at people who are closer to 400 pounds + in order to need a second seat. |
400 lbs.... like WHOA!
Even genes wouldn't make you that big... some people can't help but be a little on the bigger side and a bit of chunk is healthy BUT
400 lbs... yo... someone needs to lay off the chocolate bars and hamburgers! Straight up! |
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| Skipper |
| quote: | Originally posted by gummybear
Medical reasons can contribute to obesity..yes....but this does not mean that people who have these medical issues can't or are unable to lose weight...as i said, that is scientifically impossible..
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I'm really glad TA has a resident scientist to chime in on these things! |
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| English Rachel |
| quote: | Originally posted by Spam
I don't think he has a hate-on for fat people per se. He's a tad blunt when he posts but his point seems to be the same as mine. He just simply doesn't believe obesity is a disability or the result of a disability, and feels insulted that there are people who would insinuate that his opinion is ignorant, or based off a hatred or dislike of fat people, just because they think genetics are a legitimate excuse for becoming a 700 pound lard-ass.
However, I don't know if he's of my opinion when it comes to "20 years down the road" when that non-disabled obese person can no longer walk, and thus can no longer work off the weight on their
own, and thus in my opinion, ARE legitimately disabled. |
UGH learn to read. Don't ing quote me when I didn't make a comment relating to anyone's opinion. |
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| ChemEnhanced |
| quote: | Originally posted by MissK
400 lbs.... like WHOA!
Even genes wouldn't make you that big... some people can't help but be a little on the bigger side and a bit of chunk is healthy BUT
400 lbs... yo... someone needs to lay off the chocolate bars and hamburgers! Straight up! |
sometimes its easier said then done to lay off the junk food for these people. Many obese people will tell you of the euphoric feeling they get from eating junk food and how it makes them feel better. For many....food is the only thing that has ever made them feel good....its a drug and they are addicted. Just like any other addiction....some can quit and some can't. |
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| MissK |
| quote: | Originally posted by ChemEnhanced
sometimes its easier said then done to lay off the junk food for these people. Many obese people will tell you of the euphoric feeling they get from eating junk food and how it makes them feel better. For many....food is the only thing that has ever made them feel good....its a drug and they are addicted. Just like any other addiction....some can quit and some can't. |
Call it a disease if you will.
But does that mean the airline must loose hundreds of dollars because of their need to feed??
Alcoholics don't get allowances if they can't make their rent because they don't work and drink all day. They get kicked out. |
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| Orko |
| quote: | Originally posted by ChemEnhanced
sometimes its easier said then done to lay off the junk food for these people. Many obese people will tell you of the euphoric feeling they get from eating junk food and how it makes them feel better. For many....food is the only thing that has ever made them feel good....its a drug and they are addicted. Just like any other addiction....some can quit and some can't. |
Sorry but everybody gets a 'high' from eating, skinny or fat. My brain oozes goodness too when I finish my 6th plate at a buffet.
What a cop out. |
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| ChemEnhanced |
| quote: | Originally posted by Orko
Sorry but everybody gets a 'high' from eating, skinny or fat. My brain oozes goodness too when I finish my 6th plate at a buffet.
What a cop out. |
There is more to it then just the high from the food but its definately a factor in why some obese people get so large. There can be many psychological factors that someone goes through and they turn to food because it makes them feel good....some people turn to working out when they feel bad...others turn to alcohol...and others turn to food.
I hate it when people say just put down the cheeseburger because its not that simple sometimes....for some yes it is...but unless you know what is going on in that person's head you can't possibly understand how hard it might be.
Its like that friend who can never go and talk to girls at a club...for the person who has no problems going and talking to girls they can't understand why that person can't. There is obviously something in their head that just makes it impossible for then to go talk to them..whether its just fear or something else. |
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| gummybear |
| quote: | Originally posted by Skipper
I'm really glad TA has a resident scientist to chime in on these things! |
it's funny how you like to attack my posts when there are plenty of people in this thread who agree with me...i'm beginning to think it's personal...but then again, that would be idiotic, considering you have never come in contact with me..
i could call you the resident ultra politically correct preacher.....but then again that would just be rude!
ps, it doesn't take a scientist to know about how the body functions in relation to weight loss...considering i am female and if there is one thing we as females know about it would be how to achieve weight loss..
simple, burn more calories than you are consuming..basic science..;) ;) |
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