As you can tell by my username, I am a feminist, but this is one of my biggest issues with feminism as it is now. People telling women (or men for that matter) that they are beautiful no matter their size is wrong. A person can have many good qualities, and physical beauty can be one of them, but if you are overweight, I believe that it is immoral of us as a society to say that you should not change. Diabetes, heart disease, cancer, all of these diseases can be directly caused by an unhealthy weight, and are the leading causes of death in America.
Another big problem with this is the confusion that surrounds what some feminists may be trying to communicate. If you want to teach a woman that her physical appearance doesn't have to be her only value, then why would you also tell everyone that they are physically attractive as a way to give them worth. I'm sorry, but it doesn't make logic to say that physical beauty is both worthless and unimportant, as well as valuable.
People who have control over their health choices are a higher risk of health care needs.
Public healthcare which is a taxpayer funded privilege not allowed to all counties.
If you're consciously putting your health at risk by deliberately leading an unhealthy lifestyle, I believe you should have to pay your own private healthcover rather than rely on other taxpaying support.
First guest poses a good argument. There is healthcare repercussions for smokers. Why shouldn't the same apply to obese individuals...both involve conscience decisions...
I think she's wrong, someone who is extremely thin (like anorexic) is definitely going to be asked if they're healthy or not just as an extremely overweight person would be...
The thing that gets me is that I think he was trying to set this up in a good way. He starts by complimenting them. I honestly believe that if she had said yes or something he would have responded with "Then that's wonderful, good on ya" or somink.
I mean, I get her point, but I understand what he was getting at. If you're healthy, then your size doesn't matter.
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· 10 years ago
I hate people like this. Good for you if you're happy with your weight. I won't diss you for it. But you should be aware that you are not healthy, in all honesty. You can have many problems with your heart, cholesterol, your risk of diabetes/cancer, you can struggle with sleep apnea... If a health expert asks if you are healthy and you avoid the question and instead accuse them of fat shaming, you look like an idiot who listens to society about not caring.
Another big problem with this is the confusion that surrounds what some feminists may be trying to communicate. If you want to teach a woman that her physical appearance doesn't have to be her only value, then why would you also tell everyone that they are physically attractive as a way to give them worth. I'm sorry, but it doesn't make logic to say that physical beauty is both worthless and unimportant, as well as valuable.
Public healthcare which is a taxpayer funded privilege not allowed to all counties.
If you're consciously putting your health at risk by deliberately leading an unhealthy lifestyle, I believe you should have to pay your own private healthcover rather than rely on other taxpaying support.
maybe im thinking of a different one. ..