[Osborn F Enready]

theco805 said: Now that we have all see to come to a consensus regarding obesity as not being "contagious" or a "disease", but more of a personal lifestyle choice. (Please debate this, if you wish).

I am not saying it is "only" a personal lifestyle choice. I am saying it is an individually controllable issue, while recognizing that some are naturally, or geneticly more inclined to be so.

theco805 said: I would be interested to know your guys' opinions on Medicare and other handicap/government disability benefits going to those who are obese.

I don't think government should be in the "safety net" or "insurance" business, period.

theco805 said: Personally, I feel the government should not offer assistance or any disability benefits to one who chooses to be obese.

I don't think it should offer any assistance or disability benefits to anyone,and I think that those promised benefits up until now should be paid, and it should be phased out of existence.

theco805 said: I find myself in a quandary though in regards to benefits to those who's obesity influences other actual medical problems such as heart conditions. They do have a medical condition that should and does receive government assistance, however I question the cause of their condition............

Which is one reason of many, government shouldn't be making these choices, or offering these services, which are outside its Constitutional sphere of authority.