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[user]MinkaGirl[/user] wrote:
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/29/overweight-patients-face-bias

commenter on facebook:

Quote :

"Wonder if people stopped to think that this attitude contributes more to the "ailing health of fat people" than the number on the scale ever will. Why regularly go to an office to get berated and treated like your weight causes every problem with your body?"

My thoughts:

I think the difference in treatment for thin people can partially be attributed to attractiveness. For better or worse, people tend to be warmer and friendlier to attractive people, who are generally thin.

I also think shaming fat people is counterproductive, but it's irresponsible to avoid bringing up someone's weight problem during a routine doctor's appointment. Ultimately, people have to responsible for their own health, and if they can't be bothered to follow their doctor's advice then whatever happens is on them.

[Edited on April 30, 2013 at 4:35 PM. Reason : user tag y u no work]

4/30/2013 4:34:38 PM

I don't think it's always true about thin people.

4/30/2013 4:40:49 PM

I can never find 31x31 pants. "Thin privilege" is bullshit.

4/30/2013 4:50:57 PM

I have NEVER seen 31 length pants.

4/30/2013 4:56:23 PM

Yeah, it's very rare.

4/30/2013 4:58:37 PM

^^ & ^^^ I have on a pair right now

[Edited on April 30, 2013 at 5:10 PM. Reason : ]

4/30/2013 5:08:31 PM