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In reply to the discussion: NPR: "Money Replaces Willpower In Programs Promoting Weight Loss" (aka Obese People Pay More $$$) [View all]IdaBriggs
(10,559 posts)21. On our way there, aren't we? The *risk* starts to define the *life* --
The reality of whether or not a person is healthy or not seems non-relevant.
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NPR: "Money Replaces Willpower In Programs Promoting Weight Loss" (aka Obese People Pay More $$$) [View all]
IdaBriggs
Feb 2013
OP
Good. Why should those of use who take care of ourselves have to subsidize those who don't?
Freddie Stubbs
Feb 2013
#1
Why do you think that people with more accidents pay more for car insurance?
Freddie Stubbs
Feb 2013
#15
Should that same thinking apply to those who by choice take risk of injury others do not?
Bluenorthwest
Feb 2013
#16
i think that would only be fair if they had a gym and gave folks time to use it
NMDemDist2
Feb 2013
#2
The "drinking and driving" crew have already displayed disregard for public safety.
IdaBriggs
Feb 2013
#40