Should a government agency insist on what weight a cat-walk model can be?

Answer 1

I say good for the spanish for standing up to the fashionistas! The image of ultra-skinny as being the only desirable look at best does nothing for self esteem and at worst promotes eating disorders.

Answer 2

A cat-walk is a work area for a model. If a government agency is in charge of insuring that work areas are safe, then either they have to specify the way the cat-walks are made (and inspect them before shows) or limit the weight of the models - for their own safety.

This is one reason the American founding fathers embraced the concept of "limited" government. So people could make their own decisions about working in possibly unsafe working conditions.

Answer 3

Yes. If they view the show as a public performance, then rules regarding public decency and standards of care apply.

If they view the images as likely to cause injury (in this case mental damage )or offence to others then they can act.

I say support them.

Answer 4

Yes most I do think so,these girl promote unhealthy eating and make girls stave themselfs to be skinny,I am an average girl and I feel fat next to this girls which ,when I was younger,I used to make myself throw up just try to be like these girls and I am sure I wasn't the only one!!!

Answer 5

Dont the governement have enough say in how we live our lives already??

Answer 6

yes, about twelve stone should put the industry out of business.

Answer 7

no but they do its silly but skinny models sell I'm big and don't agree with it at all

Answer 8

they can ...believe me they can and there is nothing you can do about it but abide or find another agency

Answer 9

Hell no, they'll just clone them taller!