Obesity & Alcoholism

Post by **Leisher** » Fri Sep 16, 2011 9:48 am

If obesity and alcoholism are diseases, then so is being a suicide bomber.

Post by **TheCatt** » Fri Sep 16, 2011 10:00 am

I'm open to the idea that alcoholism can be a disease due to people having a genetic predisposition, and the same for very, very few obese people.

Post by **Leisher** » Fri Sep 16, 2011 10:07 am

I get the genetic disposition.

Hell, I get falling into a pattern for both behaviors. However, that's what they are...behaviors. They can be altered. That's not a disease.

And yes, I realize there are people who are obese due to certain medical issues, but that's a low percentage of all the obese people.

And please understand, I'm not walking around with 6 pack abs, but when my ass no longer fits into a White Castle booth my first instinct isn't to sue the restaurant because it's their fault. My first instinct is to get my fat ass on a treadmill, and start doing some push aways.

I realize pride is one of the seven deadly sins, but I think people in this country need a big spoonful of it. Some shame wouldn't be a bad idea either.

Post by **thibodeaux** » Fri Sep 16, 2011 11:18 am

Technicaly, "diease" is formed of "dis", meaning "not," and "ease," meaning "comfortable," so...a fat guy in a tight booth, being not comfortable, has a disease.

Post by **Leisher** » Fri Sep 16, 2011 11:32 am

I didn't realize you worked in Obama's administration.

Post by **TPRJones** » Fri Sep 16, 2011 7:12 pm

There's no doubt genetic factors can make it harder for some people, sometimes much much harder, but when you get right down to it it's a choice.