I also can't let this pass without comment and please excuse the f (fat) word.
In Northern Ireland and also in Europe, Obesity is now qualified as a disability and our counsellors are having some thoughts about that. With obesity levels now running at over 50% of our population are we all going to be happy if obese persons apply for disability benefit putting pressure on things like
Care for senior citizens,
The provision of nursery places,
Help in hospices for the aged ill - thus freeing up much-needed beds in our beleaguered hospitals
While I would give every bone in my body to help someone with a weight issue, and I deplore fat -teasing and bullying, I can't muster any enthusiasm for this crazy decision.
As one of my counsellors put it...with rights come responsibilities. If someone is too fat to work / has problems controlling food, perhaps they might seek informed help from an obesity or eating disorder specialist. Go see a doctor and ask for psychological help. This with the proviso that benefits might become available when they can demonstrate that they have taken some steps to deal with the problem.
Watch this space for more.
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