Should fat people be forced to get a lap band procedure?

[OPTIONAL777]

BMI is one measure.

My argument is all about the best interest of society.

If someone wants to die a junkie, or die from clogged arteries, etc. I think they have a right to do that.

Just non on the taxpayer's dime, and not at the expense of the taxpayers.

If they want to harm their family, and their conscience is so damaged that they don't feel to get help...yes, they have the right...just not when it harms society.

All the libertarians who want to do whatever they like, that's fine as long as it doesn't cost me, or harm me in any way...

So it is not just about money, it is about a functional society, which we don't presently have.

Quote from killthesunshine:

hmmm.. by morbidly obese i assume you are talking about those over 40 BMI?

How many people are over 40 BMI, and would forcing this specific sub-group into change make a significant impact on healthcare costs?

I don't know the answer, do you?

Your argument is all about money, right? because "Someone wants to eat themselves to death? Fine" as long as it doesn't cost you?

 

[killthesunshine]

Quote from OPTIONAL777:

BMI is one measure.

My argument is all about the best interest of society.

If someone wants to die a junkie, or die from clogged arteries, etc. I think they have a right to do that.

Just non on the taxpayer's dime, and not at the expense of the taxpayers.

If they want to harm their family, and their conscience is so damaged that they don't feel to get help...yes, they have the right...just not when it harms society.

All the libertarians who want to do whatever they like, that's fine as long as it doesn't cost me, or harm me in any way...

So it is not just about money, it is about a functional society, which we don't presently have.

Personally, I think your pulling our chains here.. i think you know how untenable your premise is...

"functional society".. WTF is that..one fashioned after you? LOL. tell us just what would a functional society look like? after forcing the overweight into surgery who next should the gov force to do?

i think you are too smart to go down this road, your just pulling our chains

 

[killthesunshine]

it's clear that 777 is good with S.W.A.T. breaking down the door of those he deems are wasting him tax money and rousting them off to their local gov subsidized surgeon.

(funny thing is he'd be first to go)but i digress

suggestion 777 if we buy you a one way tick to N. Korea will you promise to continue to blog your views from there