[trumandogz]

Yes, but what does that have to do with private employers firing people who smoke, are generally unhealthy or may live a lifestyle or orientation that the owners of the company find to be unacceptable?

[achilles2000]

It has to do with the fact that healthcare mandates and costs under Obamalini are driving employers to be harder on these issues than they would otherwise be. I see that as one source of backlash, among many.

[Crim]

First they came for the smokers....but I was not a smoker...

Then they came for the fatties...but I was not a fattie...

Then they came for the drinkers..but I didnt drink..

Then they came for the meat eaters...so I quit eating meat to keep my job...

Then they came for the GUN OWNERS, motorcycle riders and corvette owners, the rock climbers and ski-divers and boaters...but I owned no motorcycle,vette,or boat...didnt climb rocks or skydive...I dutifully sold my guns to keep my job...

Then they came for anyone who didnt ride a bike to work...so I bought a bike to keep my job......

Then they started genetic testing to screen potential risks...then I was screwed and no one stood up for me.

[Tench_Coxe]

"Yes, but what does that have to do with private employers firing people who smoke, are generally unhealthy or may live a lifestyle or orientation that the owners of the company find to be unacceptable?"

One can use the same argument for gays. I can name other groups if you like, but I suspect you aren't really open to dialogue.