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I usually don't make a distinction. There are times that I dislike the people who are fat and expect everyone else to make exceptions for them. For example: I recently heard of a person who was too fat to sit in one seat in an airplane - complaining that the seats were so terribly small and even told the airline that they needed to make their seats larger. To make their seats larger would cause so many problems for EVERYONE and the seats aren't' that narrow. I'm of average build and weight for a woman - 5'5" 145lbs and was quite comfortable in the seats - besides having to sit for a long time anyway. If you can't control your weight for a medical reason then Get a Dr's note saying that you have special needs (I know it can be done) and ask for the seats they've reserved for handicapped or those with special needs. Don't expect them to go out of their and everyone elses way to accomodate you otherwise.
I have a mother-in-law that is exceptionally large. I am very polite and pleasant to her and we get along well. She has struggled with her weight for years and finally had to go on blood pressure medication. When that happened she went to another specialist and pushed to get help. She's finally gotten help for a number of medical conditions (including one that affects the muscles called Cocksackle Disease) and has lost 50 lbs in the past 6-8 months. She finally had enough motivation and finally found a Dr who would help her. I know from seeing her struggle that it isn't an easy task but tell me some life change that IS easy. Any?
I am polite to people who are obese but I dislike any time that they or any other "minority" group expect special treatment. If they want to be equal then ACT equal. I'm excluding the handicapped from this statement. I will go out of my way to help someone who really does need it.
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