The Guard
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Mildly overweight? This woman is clearly obese and admits as much. Whatever the reason, generally speaking, if fat (and skinny) people apply themselves, they should be able to lose weight and become healthier. Even "thyroid issues" can often be resolved with various treatments. The reason most people don't lose the weight is largely psychological. Many of the, probably need specific counseling in order to start doing so, and to get to the point where they can.
What ignorant stereotype did this guy supposedly offer? That being fat isn’t something children should aspire to be? That people should be unhappy with being fat? I didn’t see him say anything of the kind on that second pont. She’s the one who brought up “Be happy with who you are”. There was a time when being obese was considered unhealthy, and there are still people who feel that way. That’s all the guy was pointing out in the letter. He was basically stating an opinion, and she used on-air editorial time to basically say his opinion was invalid, and to get up on her soapbox.
The more I think about this situation, the less respect I have for her and for her network, as they are obviously milking this for all its worth. If her coworkers made a big deal about it, she could have diffused it or killed this story, not gone along with making this an “editorial”.
What ignorant stereotype did this guy supposedly offer? That being fat isn’t something children should aspire to be? That people should be unhappy with being fat? I didn’t see him say anything of the kind on that second pont. She’s the one who brought up “Be happy with who you are”. There was a time when being obese was considered unhealthy, and there are still people who feel that way. That’s all the guy was pointing out in the letter. He was basically stating an opinion, and she used on-air editorial time to basically say his opinion was invalid, and to get up on her soapbox.
The more I think about this situation, the less respect I have for her and for her network, as they are obviously milking this for all its worth. If her coworkers made a big deal about it, she could have diffused it or killed this story, not gone along with making this an “editorial”.