Working Poor

scottie55

(1,400 posts) Wed May 11, 2016, 11:47 AM May 2016

If You Are Obese And Don't Even Try To Eat Healthy Why Should I Have To Pay For Your Medical Care? [View all]

This discussion thread was locked as off-topic by w0nderer (a host of the Working Poor group).

I'm serious. Why should I be expected to pay to take care of someone who won't take care of themselves?

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If You Are Obese And Don't Even Try To Eat Healthy Why Should I Have To Pay For Your Medical Care? [View all] scottie55 May 2016 OP

Why have you targeted the obese? Buzz Clik May 2016 #1

I want to say that this OP is a prime example of bullying. peace13 May 2016 #18

Bullying? Really? scottie55 May 2016 #41

Don't forget the idiot motorcyclist not wearing helmets packman May 2016 #95

... or people who don't bundle up when it's cold. Buzz Clik May 2016 #100

So exactly which groups other than this sharp_stick May 2016 #2

We Are All Libertarians To A Point scottie55 May 2016 #45

well the attitude could be a medical issue as well hollysmom May 2016 #3

Because greed and selfishness are not good things. I'm serious, with your point of view, you should Kip Humphrey May 2016 #4

Yup,exactly. nt wendylaroux May 2016 #12

+1 RufusTFirefly May 2016 #54

No, but you... CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #5

Thank You scottie55 May 2016 #29

Good food CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #33

Hmmm catnhatnh May 2016 #50

You still have to cook..... CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #52

Funny you should mention $1300 catnhatnh May 2016 #61

Crappy food... CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #64

You are in the working poor group catnhatnh May 2016 #67

1300 a month!? My Good Babushka May 2016 #74

Those were the numbers CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #76

When we still had 4 our monthly grocery total was about $500 k8conant May 2016 #80

Daredevils? This completely ignoresfacts, in favor of prejudice Mopar151 May 2016 #84

wow, are you certain you are on the correct board? or did you forget the sarcasm thingy? niyad May 2016 #6

Healthy foods are more expensive and difficult to find in poor neighborhoods. femmocrat May 2016 #7

Agreed 100%. Food Deserts They Are Called scottie55 May 2016 #30

No, no catnhatnh May 2016 #65

Whenever I see "problem solved" posted online, No Vested Interest May 2016 #92

Because obesity is not a choice and because our food system is set up LisaM May 2016 #8

Everyone has a choice about what they put in their mouth Major Nikon May 2016 #22

Not if your body is fighting you on it. LisaM May 2016 #66

I'm not surprised it turned out that way Major Nikon May 2016 #91

Yes, with the added bonus of their body fighting against the drastic weight loss. LisaM May 2016 #96

There's a good reason for that Major Nikon May 2016 #98

That is not what mercuryblues May 2016 #73

He Wasn't On This Diet / Eating Healthy Nutrient Per Calorie scottie55 May 2016 #83

I'm guessing mercuryblues May 2016 #87

He pays for educating kids because one day he will need an educated kid to replace a Ohioblue22 May 2016 #103

I'm guessing mercuryblues May 2016 #107

I was just making a point on that one example otherwise I agree with you..... nt Ohioblue22 May 2016 #108

sorry mercuryblues May 2016 #112

Nothing you posted contradicts what I wrote Major Nikon May 2016 #93

Obesity Is A Choice In Almost Every Case scottie55 May 2016 #57

Claiming otherwise is ridiculous and irresponsible Major Nikon May 2016 #94

You have no fucking g idea. Take a walk in any 300 pounders shoes. Ed Suspicious May 2016 #102

I have to admit but would never say it (OP)or fight against it but this yes and cigs and liqour too Person 2713 May 2016 #9

wow. You might want to post your picture so that we can make sure we want to pay for your premiums. peace13 May 2016 #10

Healthy people often run or do sports... scscholar May 2016 #11

That's kind of like saying taking a bath is dangerous because people drown in bathtubs Major Nikon May 2016 #31

You don't pay for anything. You pay for taxes. You don't actually get to personally silvershadow May 2016 #13

I'd rather stop paying to send people out to get blown up for starters. That would cover brewens May 2016 #68

Well we agree on the first part, but the second part sounds like FR. ? nt silvershadow May 2016 #70

Results... Major Nikon May 2016 #14

DU now condones hate speech! peace13 May 2016 #19

Wow. Autumn May 2016 #15

Now why would a person not care about themselves? hmmm... wendylaroux May 2016 #16

Aside from the nastiness, how does this in any way fit the SOP for this group? uppityperson May 2016 #17

Agree! This OP is an attack and its placement is no accident! peace13 May 2016 #20

It should have been hidden based on that alone sharp_stick May 2016 #21

I Am Working Poor And Pay Huge Taxes scottie55 May 2016 #34

If it makes you feel any better My Good Babushka May 2016 #72

"And Don't Even Try To Eat Healthy" Stereotype much? yellowcanine May 2016 #23

I also resent paying for people who live in the country, or drive cars when they might get hurt LiberalArkie May 2016 #24

Your disgust for all but the "beautiful people" is duly noted. ret5hd May 2016 #25

Were you cheering at that Republican debate where they wanted the uninsured to die? procon May 2016 #26

You Assume Too Much scottie55 May 2016 #35

OK, so after getting chewed out by DUers, now you claim you're really not "mean"? procon May 2016 #63

Some people are obese due to a medical problem liberal N proud May 2016 #27

If you run or bike when you don't have to and get injured, why should I pay for yours? whatthehey May 2016 #28

Running Is Hard On My Body and Bicycles Are Dangerous If You have To Be On Streets scottie55 May 2016 #36

Bicycles aren't dangerous on the streets Major Nikon May 2016 #43

Florida is the most dangerous state to ride a bicycle LastLiberal in PalmSprings May 2016 #71

Putting that number in perspective... Major Nikon May 2016 #89

I presume you then engage in absolutely zero risk enhancing behavior? whatthehey May 2016 #47

If people are not going to work to educate themselves, why should I pay for their education. Agnosticsherbet May 2016 #32

Paying For Someone To Eat Themselves To Death scottie55 May 2016 #38

You are not paying for someone to eat themselves to death. You are helping pay for everyone's health Agnosticsherbet May 2016 #46

cool republican attitude abelenkpe May 2016 #37

Why Am I Targeting The Obese? scottie55 May 2016 #39

If you are out to save your money you should encourage Boldine May 2016 #51

Yah. Unbiased source there whatthehey May 2016 #56

The Art of the Closed Mind. Anyone can learn it. Few are foolish enough to admit it. floriduck May 2016 #40

Why stop at obesity? Boldine May 2016 #42

Okay, let's take this step by step zalinda May 2016 #44

I Have The Same "Genetic" Problem scottie55 May 2016 #48

You stated that you are poor above. Tobin S. May 2016 #59

Your government gives them tax dollars My Good Babushka May 2016 #62

"Paying to help them explode..." ah... so this is just fat shaming. procon May 2016 #69

Actually, I have recently found out zalinda May 2016 #88

"carbohydrates are cheaper than fresh foods." CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #49

Except that it doesn't stay with you zalinda May 2016 #85

Chicken breast CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #97

because you will one day grow old, or sicken, or be injured... mike_c May 2016 #53

I agree that American diets are crap My Good Babushka May 2016 #55

You will pay for it anyway. puffy socks May 2016 #58

I have to say that almost every truely obese person I have ever been around really brewens May 2016 #60

Because cancer, some heart diseases, kidney failure and several other expensive diseases LastLiberal in PalmSprings May 2016 #75

Wrong - It Is Almost All Related To Diet scottie55 May 2016 #82

I'm sure you don't want to be paying for those with dementia. Gomez163 May 2016 #77

I've got a friend, that since HS ghostsinthemachine May 2016 #78

That sounds like a terrible life! My Good Babushka May 2016 #81

Your friend is probably mentally ill zalinda May 2016 #86

Lifestyle choice. Period ghostsinthemachine May 2016 #104

Because, as is demonstrated by all of Europe, Japan, and others mooseprime May 2016 #79

Is it odd that there are no recs for this OP? No Vested Interest May 2016 #90

I Was Thinking The Same Thing - Knowing...... scottie55 May 2016 #99

I bet you're the kind of guy that feels helpful fat-shamin the overwieght. Ed Suspicious May 2016 #101

It is absolutely mercuryblues May 2016 #105

That is a nasty stance. How are you going to know what people eat or why? LaurenG May 2016 #106

What about all the smokers? MFM008 May 2016 #109

Biggest loser study: why is it so hard to keep weight off? stopbush May 2016 #110

Same reason I am going to pay for your social security Scootaloo May 2016 #111