roachboy

that depends entirely on where you are, both geographically and economically.
this applies not only within the united states, but in the world.
obesity is not only an american problem. it's global.
and this is pretty basic.

the problem with confronting these facts is that it undercuts the self-righteousness, which starts from the assumption that everywhere is just like where you are--so that the same range of alternatives you have are everywhere. that's obvious false.

the second is that the economic position you occupy is universal. that's just goofy.

the third is that the way you are is the way everyone should be, so that any "failing" can be judged easily. this is a variant of the others, and is only worth noting because it seems to be the sanctimoniousness generator.

i'm not going to bother to connect the dots.

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