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Obese Man On American Airlines Flight (PICTURE, POLL)
Commented Dec 05, 2009 at 01:07:24 in Business
“Hypothetically speaking then, if you develop a disease (usually) caused or exacerbated by smoking (I sincerely hope this never happens to you!), should you pay more in medical bills than someone with the same disease who did not?”
RenePA replied on Dec 05, 2009 at 01:24:45
“I don't have a problem with that particular scenario, should it ever develop.
What I do have a problem with is being in a class of society that are the ONLY members having to pay extra costs for our choices. Particularily when the statistics prove that we are NOT the 'major cause of healthcare expenses' that everyone else supposedly absorbs. Obese people are.
Additionally, while I'm all for education (my husband is a teacher) and education is so very, very important - I resent the fact that the taxes I pay on cigarettes are what's paying for CHIPS funding. Why aren't these 'sin' taxes spread out amongst people whose 'sins' far outweigh social health costs of smokers ... like say those who purchase alcohol ... or fast food?
The day that happens is the day I'll stop griping about it.”
What I do have a problem with is being in a class of society that are the ONLY members having to pay extra costs for our choices. Particularily when the statistics prove that we are NOT the 'major cause of healthcare expenses' that everyone else supposedly absorbs. Obese people are.
Additionally, while I'm all for education (my husband is a teacher) and education is so very, very important - I resent the fact that the taxes I pay on cigarettes are what's paying for CHIPS funding. Why aren't these 'sin' taxes spread out amongst people whose 'sins' far outweigh social health costs of smokers ... like say those who purchase alcohol ... or fast food?
The day that happens is the day I'll stop griping about it.”
Obese Man On American Airlines Flight (PICTURE, POLL)
Commented Dec 04, 2009 at 23:01:06 in Business
“I'm a bit torn on this issue. At first glance I had a similar reaction to everyone else: "If you get that fat you should be responsible for it!" Look at the picture closely and you'll notice that not only is this man quite a bit wider than the other passengers, he is also much, much taller. Even if he were of an "average" BMI, it is possible that his natural size would require him to occupy more than one seat. Somehow I feel as though someone who is not obese but requires two seats shouldn't be charged extra, but an obese person should. Why is that? Are we trying to punish people for what constitutes a sin in our minds? Have I just located a prejudice in my own mind? I am confused.”
RenePA replied on Dec 05, 2009 at 01:01:06
“Ask a cigarette smoker about being financially 'punished' for their sin.
Oh, that would be me.
So I'll just tell you flat out - I have ZERO sympathy for obese people, who suffer FAR more medical complications and increase FAR more costs on the healthcare system. Make them pay for two seats. It's a reality, a fact - they take up two seats.”
Oh, that would be me.
So I'll just tell you flat out - I have ZERO sympathy for obese people, who suffer FAR more medical complications and increase FAR more costs on the healthcare system. Make them pay for two seats. It's a reality, a fact - they take up two seats.”
Costco Stops Carrying Coca Cola Products
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 19:26:56 in Business
“I was about to say, "Good for Costco! We need more pressure to stop the murders of union organizers in Coca-Cola factories," but then I read it and apparently it's a "pricing dispute." Who says you can't put a price on lives?”
MominAmerica replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 15:08:47
“Oh dear....”
talkinhedz replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 19:30:54
“Please! That is quite a reach don't you think!”
Caitlin Upton, Miss Teen South Carolina, Learns Where Babies Come From (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 14, 2009 at 19:14:47 in Comedy
“Come now, don't let's heap scorn on this young woman simply because she's making light of her public persona for our enjoyment. So her parents got her into pageants and she was inarticulate at an inopportune time (at least) once - that doesn't say anything about who she is or what she believes or even about how smart she is. The fact is that she's made a funny video for our enjoyment and we should be grateful for that. This video certainly put a smile on my face! :)”
Interracial Couple Denied Marriage License By Louisiana Justice Of The Peace
Commented Oct 19, 2009 at 16:00:43 in Politics
“At one time I wholeheartedly agreed with the thoughts you've expressed - that the segregationist element in society was dying of old age - but I've been proven wrong so often. Just a couple days ago the World of Warcraft forums (which are only available to paying players and overwhelmingly populated with people ages 15-30) had a thread about this very case and it became a bigot cesspool so quickly it would make your head spin. Hardly anybody took the side of common sense and the thread grew to enormous proportions before Blizzard, Inc had the opportunity to remove it. These are young people and they are openly and proudly bigoted in every way one can think. Don't get your hopes for the future up too high.”
Darwinist replied on Oct 25, 2009 at 22:34:23
“You are absolutely right. The tactic used to combat racial-awareness is: 'ignore it, and it will go away'. The version of America presented in the media and reality are two separate things. America is not post-racial, and IMHO, it never will be. The election of a Mulatto-President was largely symbolic, the way that most 'racial-progress' in America really is. Americans make grand outward gestures for integration so that they don't have to make real inward ones. The President may be bi-racial, but America's neighborhoods and schools are more segregated than ever, and it's not just in the South. Look at the demographi
Pardon The Interruption: CNN Drops Afghanistan Discussion For Serious Breaking News About Rush Limbaugh
Commented Oct 15, 2009 at 06:19:36 in Media
“You mean piano box.”
Pyfagorus replied on Oct 15, 2009 at 06:26:13
“Try PODS container.”
dwright replied on Oct 15, 2009 at 06:25:19
“grand piano :-)”
truthmatterstoo replied on Oct 15, 2009 at 06:24:41
“or a box lined with super strength. lining so that the.toxic waste doesn't harm the earth!”
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Student Loans The "New Indentured Servitude": The Atlantic
Commented Oct 12, 2009 at 16:23:53 in Business
“I can't see how this student managed to rack up so much debt for a 2-year degree. I just finished mine and transferred to a state U with no debt at all and by the time I graduate with a B.S. I'll have about $5000 in debt (because I'm paying it down while I attend school). My parents are contributing nothing at all. Where did $26,000 go in two years?
If one could declare bankruptcy on a student loan, then the rates would be far too expensive for me. It looks like the WSJ probably picked the most debt-ridden graduate with the least education they could find in order to make the situation look the worst it possibly could. I just don't see why would they do that.”
If one could declare bankruptcy on a student loan, then the rates would be far too expensive for me. It looks like the WSJ probably picked the most debt-ridden graduate with the least education they could find in order to make the situation look the worst it possibly could. I just don't see why would they do that.”
Bigredhunk replied on Oct 12, 2009 at 16:59:59
“I was lucky to live cheap and go to juco my first two years. I was able to work (easy courses out of the way first...do
The cost of college tuition increased 50% from 2000-2007 (what used to cost you $10,000 per year, now costed you $15,000). Health ins at the U of I was $50 or $60 per month in 2003. Now it's $130.. Clinton helped make it more affordable with Pell grants and such. Not sure how much Obama's doing/can do on that front.”
The cost of college tuition increased 50% from 2000-2007 (what used to cost you $10,000 per year, now costed you $15,000). Health ins at the U of I was $50 or $60 per month in 2003. Now it's $130.. Clinton helped make it more affordable with Pell grants and such. Not sure how much Obama's doing/can do on that front.”
"Sell The Vatican Save The World": Sarah Silverman's Campaign To End Hunger (VIDEO)
Commented Oct 11, 2009 at 06:06:10 in Comedy
“But isn't a good chunk of the Vatican covered in gold leaf? They could sell it to Cash4Gold.
Jaladeno replied on Oct 11, 2009 at 07:34:23
“Okay, now THAT was funny.”
What Your Username Says About You
Commented Jul 31, 2009 at 00:18:03 in Comedy
“Twenty-five years old and a computer science major = middle aged and just discovered the internet?”
Two-Headed Baby Born In Philippines
Commented Jul 31, 2009 at 00:10:37 in World
“This is NOT a single baby but dicephalic twins. TWO children, not one. See: Abigail and Brittany Hensel”
Best Late Night Jokes Of The Week: Palin, Sanford, Sotomayor, And More! (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 18, 2009 at 13:03:56 in Comedy
“Ow. Should've watched before working out. Oh, my stomach! XD”
More Racist Online Musings From Young Republican Candidate Revealed
Commented Jul 11, 2009 at 11:49:57 in Politics
“Maybe the organization ought to change its title to "Comparatively Young Republicans"?”
ReedYoung replied on Jul 11, 2009 at 13:57:42
“I like "Unretired Republicans"”
macweenie replied on Jul 11, 2009 at 12:47:06
“Or moderately Young Republicans - at least then they could claim to have moderates in their "big tent".”
Johnagain replied on Jul 11, 2009 at 12:06:22
“I'm 45, but not delusional about my age (yet). 38 is nothing close to young. However, this woman is every bit a Republican.”
Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska's Governor (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 03, 2009 at 17:19:32 in Politics
“Perhaps she is resigning so her Lt. Gov can step in and appoint her to something.”
The Nation's Most Ambitious Recycling Law
Commented Jun 23, 2009 at 13:07:05 in Green
“Thank goodness! So will my apartment building on Turk and Leavenworth be forced to have compost bins in it, too? They took away our recycling bins after they deemed them to be a nuisance!”
Scott Roeder Held As "Person Of Interest" In Probe Of Dr. George Tiller's Murder
Commented Jun 01, 2009 at 17:29:40 in Politics
“It seems to me that too much church in general may have been the root of the problem; not an antithetical scene by any means.”
Free Lipitor, Viagra, 70 other drugs for jobless
Commented May 14, 2009 at 18:05:52 in Business
“Contraception is also offered in this plan (see second-to-last paragraph), and usually aren't the rich old dudes who marry young, fertile women Republicans?”
Free Lipitor, Viagra, 70 other drugs for jobless
Commented May 14, 2009 at 18:03:48 in Business
“Everybody's happier with omnipotent imaginary friends.”
AmandaBC replied on May 14, 2009 at 18:14:06
“Good one!”
coultersnemesis replied on May 14, 2009 at 18:12:47
“lol!”
Limbaugh Humane Society Support Angers Fans
Commented Apr 29, 2009 at 19:36:41 in Politics
“No, but maybe with an elaborately positioned series of mirrors he could.”
Limbaugh Humane Society Support Angers Fans
Commented Apr 28, 2009 at 21:07:38 in Politics
“Even a blind squirrel finds nuts once in a while.”
TheImpaler replied on Apr 28, 2009 at 22:47:10
“....and broken clock is right twice a day!”
angryliberal replied on Apr 28, 2009 at 21:53:39
“Rush couldn't find his nuts with both hands and a map.”
Bull In Irish Store Causes Chaos (VIDEO)
Commented Apr 26, 2009 at 21:19:30 in World
“Aw, poor dear must've been so confused. Really the news piece could've done without all the morbidity.”
Daniel Andreas, FBI's Newest 'Most Wanted' Terrorist, Is American
Commented Apr 21, 2009 at 14:49:28 in Home
“America's #1 again! We're number one! We're number one! We're number one! ad infinitum”
How Long Until The Duggar Family Is More Populous Than Vermont?
Commented Apr 13, 2009 at 19:25:30 in Comedy
“Also the Duggars will probably start in-marrying in a few generations if this keeps up, so the numbers will be a little smaller.”
How Long Until The Duggar Family Is More Populous Than Vermont?
Commented Apr 13, 2009 at 19:24:30 in Comedy
“Wyoming has about 88,000 less people than Vermont.”
Spencer Bachus Makes List Of 17 Socialists In Congress
Commented Apr 09, 2009 at 21:15:32 in Politics
“Wow, I *love* that movie! This guy must be a real hardcore fan of classics to attempt a real-life staging.”
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