Quote:
Recent Japanese legistalation requires all citizens to conform to government restrictions on waistline measurements. The law allows a maximum waistline of 33.5 in. for males and 35.4 in. for females. Those individuals who's measurements exceed the limits and also suffer medical illness will be referred to a diet regiment.
This legislation comes as part of the government's efforts to counter obesity and weight-related ailments, though some critics argue that the ultimate effects with be increased health care costs and hypochondria.
|
http://www.allvoices.com/userevents/...s-wasit/images
Do people have the right to life, liberty and being morbidly obese? Or does the government have the right to address a national health emergency?
In my opinion, this is smart legislation. The spirit of making laws would be protecting people from each other and themselves. Being overweight means that you're at a much higher risk for heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes, but many people are unaware of the danger they put themselves in by an inactive and unhealthy lifestyle.
I'm sure this will piss off some overweight people and some libertarian people, but the reality is that this type of decision will likely help the health of the country. I can't imagine placing denial about weight or personal ideologies above the health and well being of your country.