The news was talking about a state (Mass.) who wants to pass a law that states, fat people can sue for discrimination in a workplace if they feel they were discriminated against because they are obese or overweight (same as race, gender etc. laws). What do you think of this?
My opinion is people just dont want to take resposibility for themselves and make excuses by blaming others with frivilous lawsuits.
2007-08-06 06:58:41 · 18 answers · asked by Rina 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Some people are way too touchy on their answer. Its a question dont get your panties in a wad, seriously its only yahoo answers. lol
2007-08-06 07:24:49 · update #1
I am "fat" - there, I said it - and I think this is a bad idea.
If someone has a genuinely serious problem then the Americans with Disabilities law would probably cover it.
But I'm uncomfortable with laws giving people rights based on their voluntary behavior, even if it has a genetic component.
So this law gets a chubby "thumbs down" from me.
PS I'm now dieting, big-time. Most of the food people eat is POISON! If I can do it, anyone can. Wish me luck!
2007-08-06 07:10:57 · answer #1 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I suppose it's a little of both. Fat people are mis-treated in this society, to some small degree. Perhaps they are not mis-treated as much as some would suggest, but they are viewed with more animosity than they deserve.
But if discrimination is recognized legally in this case, there are bound to be stupid lawsuits.
And in case anyone wonders about my stake in the issue (it's bound to happen); I'm not overweight. If anything, I tend ot be a little too slim.
2007-08-06 07:05:30 · answer #2 · answered by Robert K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the idea of making a list of all the reasons for discrimination, and forbidding each one, is misguided.
The point is, any discrimination should be punishable: that is, if you're not hired or paid or promoted for any reason that has nothing to do with your ability to do the job, you should have your wrist slapped, and if you don't knock it off, worse.
There's a growing tendency for people to think that everyone who isn't identical to them in every way (including their weight) deserves to die.
This is inhuman and insane.
A person's weight is nobody else's business.
If a company discriminates against someone for a reason unconnected with the quality of their work, they should pay.
You may think it's right for everyone who isn't anorexic to live in the streets because people won't hire them, but no human would agree.
2007-08-06 07:22:27 · answer #3 · answered by tehabwa 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree everyone wants to be a victim these days, it is really sad that someone can sue someone else just because they are fat. Fat people is not a protected class and can be discriminated against in cases such as the military and police departments because they cannot do the job. I agree with you 100%
2007-08-06 07:04:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-14 04:27:14 · answer #5 · answered by genthner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would oppose this law. I would hate to see a 300lb stewardess squeezing through a narrow aisle on a plane.
2007-08-06 07:32:57 · answer #6 · answered by oskeewow13 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well its one thing to say somebody is fat and if it's the truth then what is the problem? But then it is another thing if you put people down saying oh your fat and no good and etc...
2007-08-06 07:01:24 · answer #7 · answered by Rodney G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Despicable.
2007-08-06 07:02:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
fat people are people too! just because no one likes them and theyre ugly and babies cry when they see them and they flood the internet with stupid videos of themselves and people just laugh at them because they are retarded doesnt mean that you can whine about the fact that they are better than you
2007-08-06 07:09:43 · answer #9 · answered by wild pony 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the weight problem is due to a medical condition, they are already covered under the ADA. However, if it's just a matter of laziness and lack of willpower, I say no. What next, special rights for people who don't like to bathe?
2007-08-06 07:02:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋