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As for this thread, it is unhealthy. I have heard stats from a hospital in Louisiana that a lot of medical care for those in their later years is do to their being over weight. They are trying to find ways to help this but it is a tough road and I suppose in the end not only do these folks suffer but tax payers as well.

FMC, I respect you, and what you have to say. I thank you for your service to our country.

However, like I said before, where do we draw the line?

The caffeine addict, who stands in my office, talking incessantly about nothing, keeping me from my work? Should they be fired? Wonder what his/her BP is?

The person who has worked at the same job for 30 plus years, and is so disgruntled that they make your day miserable listening to their gripes about the company?

And how about "the gossip", who sticks their head in to your office every once in awhile to spread the latest rumor?

I've never known an obese person who let their weight get in the way of the job they do. In fact, I would take an obese, rational co-worker over all of the ones listed above, anytime.

None of us are perfect, and I think that's what's wrong with society today. Too many judgments, not enough empathy for co-workers.

I am thankful that I work in an environment that looks at all of us imperfect folks with understanding and kindness.

Thank you for the kind words and I respect and enjoy your comments as well.

I frankly do have misgivings on the subject but I do sway into the companies way of thinking.

But I do worry about the slippery slope issue. When I go to eat dinner I generally do not pay attention to the weight of the server. Then again I do not pay attention to many details like that.

It is not that I feel they are unable to do a good job. If I had my way folks would be interviewed over the phone. So as not to prejudice the interviewer of their weight, ethnicity issues that sometimes puts an applicant at a disadvantage.

If a company wants to put in their regulations that they must weigh a certain amount is it not their right to do so?

Would you want to see over weight Dallas Cheerleaders? I wouldn't. But they are told when they take the job what they must do to remain on the squad. How about flight attendants? They have to weigh a certain amount as it affects the entire weight of the carrier. Not that I buy into the airlines way of thinking. I think for them the issue was similar to the Hooter girls, it is more pleasant to look at what most feel is the accepted weight.

It is a tough subject and I am glad we can discuss it here on Free Republic.