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Old 29-11-2016, 12:22 PM #1
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Here is my problem with this, people don't really choose to be fat, they do choose to start smoking but it's a lot more difficult to stop. Both obesity(food) and smoking are addictions. It seems a callous way to treat people who need help.
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Here is my problem with this, people don't really choose to be fat, they do choose to start smoking but it's a lot more difficult to stop. Both obesity(food) and smoking are addictions. It seems a callous way to treat people who need help.
Not all fat people are food addicts and people stop smoking all the time
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Here is my problem with this, people don't really choose to be fat, they do choose to start smoking but it's a lot more difficult to stop. Both obesity(food) and smoking are addictions. It seems a callous way to treat people who need help.

Yes but some refuse , to change
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