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Doctors Fight Labeling Obesity a Disability
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Posted on 06/23/2009 10:04:31 PM PDT by Chet 99

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To: familyop

Good for you! I like you’re tenacity.

That’s the key....keep moving! Even if you hurt and you’re tired, just do the best you can do and keep at it. No one says it’s easy, but it does take commitment. No excuses!


41 posted on 06/24/2009 1:18:43 AM PDT by derllak
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Thank you!


42 posted on 06/24/2009 1:30:40 AM PDT by familyop (cbt. engr. (cbt), NG, '89-' 96, No-vote)
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To: Chet 99

Frankly, the ADA was another well-intention disaster. It has created a nation of disabled .. from ADD to obesity, to drug addiction; it makes the truly disabled/handicapped less well protected by diluting the seriousness of their disability.

The legislation should be re-written to categorize disabilities and/or eliminate several ailments that are not appropriately designated disabilities.

I was not aware until recently that a drug addict or practicing alcoholic is ‘disabled’ and entitled to SSI benefits, including monthly payments and medical care. Being able to get a ‘disability’ designation can be profitable on the taxpayers’ dimes.


43 posted on 06/24/2009 1:42:07 AM PDT by EDINVA (A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul -- G. B. Shaw)
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To: Chet 99

Also should be noted that the hefty person is not very agile or fast and will have a more challenging dilemma if attacked by a pit bull.


44 posted on 06/24/2009 1:52:53 AM PDT by jla
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