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'Fat' Has Now Become the Latest Protected Class: Why This Is a Bad Thing
« on: December 11, 2023, 06:59:49 pm »
'Fat' Has Now Become the Latest Protected Class: Why This Is a Bad Thing
By Ward Clark | 5:02 PM on December 10, 2023The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com.
   
 
Like a lot of guys my age (early sixties), I'm carrying a few extra pounds. That's a result of some lifestyle choices, to be sure; I love cheeseburgers and steaks, have been known to have a few beers on occasion, and just to add to the mix, I like a good cigar now and then. Those are my choices; I accept the risks of these things, and I attenuate those risks by regular exercise added to the normal exertions of maintaining a rural homestead.

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However, unlike some folks, I'm not seeking to have government enshrine the results of my bad habits as legally protected.

....Colorado, America's slimmest state, where Boulder is situated, is set to become the first state in the US for 50 years to ban 'fat phobia' by law. And it is not alone in its aims to legislate in this way. Across America, politicians have been planning laws to add a person's weight to the list of characteristics such as race, age, religion and sexual orientation that are protected from discrimination.

 https://redstate.com/wardclark/2023/12/10/fat-now-becoming-the-latest-protected-class-why-this-is-a-bad-thing-n2167395
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Re: 'Fat' Has Now Become the Latest Protected Class: Why This Is a Bad Thing
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2023, 07:01:38 pm »
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Re: 'Fat' Has Now Become the Latest Protected Class: Why This Is a Bad Thing
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2023, 07:05:47 pm »
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Re: 'Fat' Has Now Become the Latest Protected Class: Why This Is a Bad Thing
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2023, 07:08:37 pm »
"Poundage challenged".  Your pants say yoga, but your ass says McDonalds.

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Re: 'Fat' Has Now Become the Latest Protected Class: Why This Is a Bad Thing
« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2023, 07:22:55 pm »
Quote from: rangerrebew on December 11, 2023, 06:59:49 pm

However, unlike some folks, I'm not seeking to have government enshrine the results of my bad habits as legally protected.



And I don't want the government to limit my ability to obtain meat (real, not lab grown). Back off, y'all, or you'll find an army of buff meat eaters at your door.
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Re: 'Fat' Has Now Become the Latest Protected Class: Why This Is a Bad Thing
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2023, 07:41:29 pm »
Replace meat and dairy with twigs and bugs, easy peasy.
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Re: 'Fat' Has Now Become the Latest Protected Class: Why This Is a Bad Thing
« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2023, 07:55:46 pm »

Nothing to worry about.Whatever status or 'special rights' they may give obese people, they are predestine to be a very 'short lived' solution.
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Re: 'Fat' Has Now Become the Latest Protected Class: Why This Is a Bad Thing
« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2023, 07:56:29 pm »
Reminder from Greta...
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Re: 'Fat' Has Now Become the Latest Protected Class: Why This Is a Bad Thing
« Reply #8 on: December 12, 2023, 12:35:43 am »
From the article….

Colorado, America's slimmest state, where Boulder is situated, is set to become the first state in the US for 50 years to ban 'fat phobia' by law.

How is fat phobia defined?
And if you violate the law, what happens?
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Re: 'Fat' Has Now Become the Latest Protected Class: Why This Is a Bad Thing
« Reply #9 on: December 12, 2023, 12:46:13 am »
From the article…

Like a lot of guys my age (early sixties), I'm carrying a few extra pounds. That's a result of some lifestyle choices, to be sure; I love cheeseburgers and steaks, have been known to have a few beers on occasion, and just to add to the mix, I like a good cigar now and then. Those are my choices; I accept the risks of these things, and I attenuate those risks by regular exercise added to the normal exertions of maintaining a rural homestead.


Everything in moderation

There’s nothing wrong with eating cheeseburgers or steak, or having beers and a cigar.

The reason why he’s gaining weight at 60 something is you start losing muscle mass in your 40s. As a result, your metabolism slows.

Resistance training
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Re: 'Fat' Has Now Become the Latest Protected Class: Why This Is a Bad Thing
« Reply #10 on: December 12, 2023, 12:56:47 am »
I am fat-phobic (afraid) yes, with good reason
I am Islam-phobic (afraid) yes, with good reason
I am trans-phobic (afraid) yes, with good reason

All of these "phobias" the Left is coddling are all just simple common sense.

Also, I am pyrophopic - fear of fire.
Ekrixiphobia - fear of explosions
Ophidiophobia - snakes
Arachnophobia - spiders
Leonphobia - lions
Toxiphobia - fear of poison
Radiophobia - radiation
Nosophobia - disease
Necrophobia - fear of death

Phobias are common sense. Phobias have kept mankind alive for a million years. Now, suddenly, any 'phobia' is a bad thing?

I'm not buying it.
« Last Edit: December 12, 2023, 01:00:59 am by 240B »
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Re: 'Fat' Has Now Become the Latest Protected Class: Why This Is a Bad Thing
« Reply #11 on: December 12, 2023, 03:50:06 am »
Quote from: 240B on December 12, 2023, 12:56:47 am
I am Islam-phobic (afraid) yes, with good reason

It is impossible for Islamophobia to exist.
The definition of "phobia" is "irrational fear."
Anyone who knows the history of Islam knows that
being aware of its danger is COMPLETELY rational!
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