Fat People - A Burden On The State?

Bloozcrooz · 06-02-2011, 07:01 AM

If they're eatng problems caused them to have medical problems then thats a fault of theirs that could have been prevented with a little self awareness. No different than if my liver failed from years of alcohol intake when I drank or lung cancer from when I smoked. At some point we as Americans should take some accountability for our own actions instead of always thinking the government and tax payers or anyone but ourselves owes it to us to bail us out of every single thing.

Of course someone with a legitimate disability should be granted help but that wasnt the topic at hand here.

djchameleon · 06-02-2011, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Boozinbloozin

If they're eatng problems caused them to have medical problems then thats a fault of theirs that could have been prevented with a little self awareness. No different than if my liver failed from years of alcohol intake when I drank or lung cancer from when I smoked. At some point we as Americans should take some accountability for our own actions instead of always thinking the government and tax payers or anyone but ourselves owes it to us to bail us out of every single thing.

Of course someone with a legitimate disability should be granted help but that wasnt the topic at hand here.

that's not the medical problems/conditions I'm referring to.

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The thyroid is a large endocrine gland found in the neck within the human body. It regulates the speed at which energy is burned and protein is made, as well as the sensitivity the body should have toward other hormones. When thyroid problems affect an individual, different diseases can be present.

this is the type of condition that isn't brought on by eating unhealthy

The ones you are talking about is like people getting type 2 diabetes and things of that nature.

You can't get disability for having type 2 diabetes which is brought on because you have gained too much weight that your body can't handle.

Bloozcrooz · 06-02-2011, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

that's not the medical problems/conditions I'm referring to.

this is the type of condition that isn't brought on by eating unhealthy

The ones you are talking about is like people getting type 2 diabetes and things of that nature.

You can't get disability for having type 2 diabetes which is brought on because you have gained too much weight that your body can't handle.

So your saying there arent any medical problems that could qualify someone for disability that was obviously a direct result of them being morbidly obese? Lots of medical problems stem from a poor die,t and weight issues. It doesnt always have to be type 2 diabetes or be a result of a thyroid problem either. Some people just flat out refuse to do anything to help themselves in many different areas of life not just obesity.

djchameleon · 06-02-2011, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Boozinbloozin

So your saying there arent any medical problems that could qualify someone for disability that was obviously a direct result of them being morbidly obese? Lots of medical problems stem from a poor die,t and weight issues. It doesnt always have to be type 2 diabetes or be a result of a thyroid problem either. Some people just flat out refuse to do anything to help themselves in many different areas of life not just obesity.

yes that's exactly what I'm saying.

If I'm wrong and you know of any and have any articles related to it feel free to prove me wrong.

i don't mind being wrong and learning something new.