[CyberTOPS] obesity /disability

[Francie Carlson]

Have to agree.  Obese people shouldn't be allowed to collect social security
disability.

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Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 9:33 AM
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Subject: [CyberTOPS] obesity /disability

While no one denies that obesity is an important issue, as more than 
_two-thirds of American  adults_ 
(http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/health_news_detail.asp?health_day=61860
0)  are overweight or obese, the question 
remains: Should  obesity be considered a disability?
 
I do NOT think people should be allowed to collected "Disability Social  
Security".   We can do something about our weight. 
 
 Just take a look back over the years, how many people have lost major  
amounts of weight, right here on cybertops.
 
We all know what major health problems, obesity causes.
 
If we allow people to collect disability, because they are  overweight.  
Then we will just see others paying more and more taxes  etc;.
 
I know people that do collect disability and its because of other illnesses 
 caused by their obesity.  I still think its wrong.
 
One of these people will eat six eggs and half a pound of bacon at one  
sitting.  He also is known to sit down and eat a whole pan of brownies at
one 
time.
 
I have rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia.   I know people  that collect 
disability because of these diseases.  I go to work every day  and I am in 
pain everyday. Some mornings I can barely walk. My doctor says,  if you 
don't want to become crippled, get out there and exercise.  That is  what I 
choose to do.
 
This is my personal opinion on disability.   I don't mean to  offend anyone.
 
Take care, I  care

Barbara Hartley - TOPS# IN 1423,Richmond
KOPS since July 4/1992  
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