Should we tax fat people? (minorities, medical, work, spend)
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I think we should tax people who can not run 5 or more miles a day. I run 5-7 miles a day myself and it is a good way to stay in shape and keep your body healthy. Those of you who refuse to exercise at my level are a burden on the health system and should carry the burden of cost.
What about those that are unable to run 5miles daily due to medical disability? (such as knee surgery, in a wheelchair, missing limbs, etc...)
Comp 101, you pass. I said students and ADULTS. Every big business has a cafeteria. Every mall has a food pavillion.
I used to work for 7/11 in College when I lived in the mid-west. The stores I ordered for were all over the City and we offered fresh fruit and vegetables like celery or carrots and all were priced right at what a candy bar or other snack was priced. Guess what the masses always got? Hot dogs, candy bars and sodas. I barely ordered the fresh produce because it didn't sell. It was right there in front of them yet they chose the garbage.
Be fat! Those of us that aren't obese love every part of it except paying insurance premiums because we "carry the weight" so to speak.
When I was single and dating I sure could have used every other male to be a big, obese slob! Here in S Cal there is too much competition.
It just amazes me how people avoid any exercise at all and have every excuse for why they are fat. They take the elevator vs the stairs. They park right at the door, even drive around the lot for minutes trying to shave off a few feet. It's down right comedy what fat people will do to avoid exerting any energy. I know some at work that have conned Doctors into giving them handicap placards so they can park their largeness right at the front door. If I was handicapped I think I would beat these chubbos with my wheel chair or cane. They have an easily reversable issue while "real" handicapped don't. Try a 12 step program and not a 12 course meal. The last time I was in Vegas I was repulsed by the gluttons waddling around the all you can eat food bars in the casinos. Jabba the Hut was not meant to be a "look" people. Get some self respect as your kids and siblings look up to you.
Then the excuses, I have a gland problem, I am (insert lame $% excuse). A part of the populace cannot exercise because of a medical condition but too many of those "conditions" are because you let yourself get FAT. Professional victim!
You cannot make matter without matter and many people with a eating disorder just won't fess up like an alcoholic. If you can prove this otherwise you would be a billionaire overnight and be up for multiple honors.
Taxing junk? Naw, I think taxing over-consumption should be the venue. Why should I be taxed for eating a candy bar? I can burn that off in 30 minutes running, biking or swimming. There are hundreds of ways to exercise but the excuse list not to is even longer.
Last edited by 1AngryTaxPayer; 06-17-2009 at 06:02 PM..
Hey, Nomander, what about people who can't run five miles for reasons other than obesity? Do they get a tax credit?
Oh I don't care if they are obese are not. People have lots of health problems due to inactivity and are not obese. Nope, this is about running 5 miles or more. If you can't run it, you gotta pay. I think its fair because I agree with it and it means I won't have to pay.
Yeah and good food is so expensive... it really should be the other way.
Really? My wife and I spend about 240 dollars a month on food. It consists of lettuce, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, pasta, chicken, fish, some red meats when the deals are right, soy milk, nuts, some dried fruit, beans, cheese, and occasionally the unhealthy candy, cake, or chip.
There are some things I am missing, but that is most of it. In fact, I find that buying healthy is cheaper than buying junk food. Most junk food is extremely expensive. /shrug
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