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Originally Posted by jacksonb
Yes it is a personal health risk, and being overweight
However we still live a democracy and have some freedoms left to us, so if a person has a weight issue, I don't really see that,that fact alone gives anyone and everyone the right to comment on it.
You maybe able to justify to a small degree that you find it' a little disgusting' by dragging out the tired old, but it's costing us millions argument.
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Again, I'm not necessarily condoning the comments, I just see their thought process. The thing about democracy though, is that it goes hand in hand with free speech. They can chat about anything they want, regardless of how controversial or rude it may be, its their right. Were they a little mean/cruel? Possibly. But they have every right to make that comment if they choose. Life is cruel sometimes. They're not the only people who have made a comment that could be interpreted as rude, everyone has said something nasty at one point or another.
And you're right about the smoking thing. They're quite similar and both bad for your health. I think one of the housemates bitching to another about someone smoking, it's essentially the same as them bitching about someones weight. People seem to be quite defense and politically correct when it comes to weight comments, but don't feel the same convictions when its about other equally problematic health issues.
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Originally Posted by 08marsh
Adam doesn't seem the type to be bothered by a couple of intellectually challenged, vacuous girls giggling at him.
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Spot on. Nor should he be.