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Dear Arsmorriende,

I think that's an interesting perspective to see fat people as entitled. In fact one, I can't wrap my head around. What is so entitled about being ridiculed constantly by someone who knows nothing about you? I'm not taking food out or your mouth. We are blessed in the country with an abundance of food. So I'm not sure how this impacts you? I've heard the medical costs arguments, but really are fat people just a scapegoat? No where are we talking about our broken health care system.

Being fat and happy aren't mutually exclusive. I can want to loose weight, or not. I can be a depressed person or a happy person. I can be active and follow a diet and exercise plan my doctor wants for me and still be fat. These pages are filled with similar statements. Why can't you take that for face value? No one's asking of pity, not even respect from you. I was asked a question on air today and spent a few minutes answering it. You, as far as I can tell came on just to make fun of people. I feel sorry for you that you have to make yourself feel better by hurting perfect strangers. Good luck and I hope your self esteem shores up!

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Actually, I think as someone mentioned earlier there are a lot of economics at play when we make our food choices. I read in the Omnivore's Dilemma (I think or Michael Pollen's newest book) that a bag of potato chips is cheaper per calorie then carrots. When your poor, your instinct is to get more calories for your buck. I know it costs me a lot more money to eat fresh, organic food then it does to eat processed hi-fat, hi-calorie food. I work at shelter and all the food we get from the Food Bank is often not the healthiest. Being educated about healthy food is a luxury. Please note that I am not saying all poor people are fat or that rich fat people aren't responsible for their food choices. Just that many people learn what's "healthy" by reading advertisement on boxes.

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I was going to post something here about my personal experiences related to being fat. What I've experienced in my life, how I am eating a 1400 calorie a day diet, working out 5 times a week and am still fat. But there's so much hate in the posts to this page that I feel uncomfortable sharing my story. This isn't about trying to understand what a fat or "obese" person goes through. It's just another forum for people to blame, name call, and ignore fat people. Wow, so refreshing. No one's ever told me I was unhealthy because of my weight! Thanks OPB.

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