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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
2-01-2008 @ 4:21PM
susan said...
Large people should be responsible and tell the airline or agent when booking the flight about their size. They should be more respectful than to expect others to sit very uncomfortably because of their problem. Take care of the problem in advance, because you will not share my seat.
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2-01-2008 @ 9:28PM
Martin said...
You're truely right. People who don't fit the public image of normal should be excluded from all activities. Sounds like 1939 revisited.
2-04-2008 @ 10:56PM
adam said...
when a fatty gets on a ride at an amusement park and they cant fit do they let that person ride anyway? if you are too big for the coach seat on the plane they should pay for the extra space in first class or charter a plane. why should normal sized people suffer? why does everything have to always be so "PC"? Its as if the super fat people dont know they are fat. come on now, if you are FAT you know it. stop sugar coating it people! airlines get the problem fixed or create a new fatties only section!
2-04-2008 @ 11:25PM
AMO said...
Adam, it's not always about being PC, it's about not being cruel or discriminatory. I do agree that the folks that are that much overweight need to let the airlines know in advance or forefit their seats for a later flight. Just as we all need to be aware of other's rights/feelings, etc., so should they be aware of ours.
On that note, being derogatory toward ANYONE is wrong. It seems that it's illegal to rag on anyone due to race, color, religion, gender, age, etc., but it's perfectly ok to rag on the mentally ill or overweight folks. Some folks are overweight because of medications or health issues, and some - like me - are overweight because they just don't take care of themselves. It doesn't mean we're all big fat pigs that eat constantly, nor do we WANT to be overweight.
Also note the politeness of this post. Despite the absolutely RUDE and cruel things you said, I have not once been rude in return, no matter how many "F you's" are screaming in my mind. Smile and try not to be so nasty all the time. You'll feel better, guaranteed!