Hey Pat, there really is no issue. I've come to terms with my body and don't see it as a negative, I was just using myself as an example as to why not all fat people are that way because of their choices.

We are definitely NOT sardines and no one likes someone else encroaching on their space regardless of the situation. I've been stuck between people who are much larger than myself and I will say it is not a fun time for anyone.

You have to realize that yes it is uncomfortable for those whose space is being taken over by another, but at the same time do you think it's comfortable to be sitting in a space not meant to accommodates ones body? I assure you they are just as uncomfortable as you and if they had other ways of transportation to their destination for the same price or even the same short travel time they most likely would to avoid potential embarrassing situations.

But their are people who would inconvenience themselves simply to avoid the chance of being ridiculed, being stared at with open disgust, having the person next to you claim in anger how they think this is ridiculous and demand to sit, or have the other person sit, somewhere else. It's discrimination against another human being and people think this type of behavior is OK.

They need to make changes that benefit EVERYONE and not just certain weight classes.