Reply #36: Wow, not sure why you brought fat people into this.

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I guess you posted this as a response to that other thread about the comments of some English lord?

My point is that if I believe this study, why bother ditching the Hummer when I can live like an ascetic and still be consuming more than the global average? That puts the solution beyond my control and gives me permission to carry on as usual. I think that's the message this story could unintentionally be sending.