Reply #24: You forgot genetics, depression, low self-esteem... [View All]

feelings of hopelessness, self-destructive tendencies, and lack of nutrition education. It's a combination of physical & environmental (societal) factors that's just too much for some people to handle on their own.

If we're going to blame somebody, blame the PARENTS of obese children and the kid-friendly fast-food establishments. That's what we should focus on. The victims of obesity should be treated with compassion, otherwise we are just contributing to the problem.

Saying obesity is a choice is an oversimplification that reminds me of the anti-gay rights argument that homosexuality is a choice.

Why would anybody choose to be in a discriminated minority group? Better question: Why would anybody choose to discriminate? The poster is right about self-esteem issues, but the bullies have them too - they can just hide them better.

I know what you meant & I'm not accusing you of anything. I'm just riffing on the word "choice".