While I won't argue that food can be addictive, even if mostly mentally, please stop comparing food addiction to the heroin addiction. They aren't even close.

I respect your point of view but should point out that Karen Carpenter (eating disorder) and Lenny Bruce (heroin) are both equally dead. All I'm saying is that while making fun of Christina Briggs is entertaining to many of the BGP towel-snappers, we're talking about a serious problem that affects millions of Americans. And to say this problem can be solved simply by exercising self-control is simplistic beyond belief.

I respect your point of view but should point out that Karen Carpenter (eating disorder) and Lenny Bruce (heroin) are both equally dead. All I'm saying is that while making fun of Christina Briggs is entertaining to many of the BGP towel-snappers, we're talking about a serious problem that affects millions of Americans. And to say this problem can be solved simply by exercising self-control is simplistic beyond belief.

Hey Mr. Big Government, she blames you.

Is it more simplistic than asking the government to subsidize your eating disorder?

Is it more simplistic than asking the government to subsidize your eating disorder?

Actually, I think you're on to something. If Uncle Sam pays farmers not to grow certain types of crops, why not pay people like Ms. Briggs not to consume certain types of food?

Actually, I think you're on to something. If Uncle Sam pays farmers not to grow certain types of crops, why not pay people like Ms. Briggs not to consume certain types of food?

 

You have got to be kidding me.

I love when people quote from Wikipedia to prove their point. :lol:

 

The Google machine doesn't lie, Al Gore swears it won't. :jump:

Actually, I think you're on to something. If Uncle Sam pays farmers not to grow certain types of crops, why not pay people like Ms. Briggs not to consume certain types of food?

 

That may be the most absurd thing I've ever heard. It's not incentive enough to be healthy, see your kids grow up...etc. If not, money won't be either.

You have got to be kidding me.

Just make these weight-challenged people "personal corporations" and all the big biz Republicans in Congress who love corporate welfare will say "great idea!"

Just make these weight-challenged people "personal corporations" and all the big biz Republicans in Congress who love corporate welfare will say "great idea!"

 

You're married to that chick aren't you?

That may be the most absurd thing I've ever heard. It's not incentive enough to be healthy, see your kids grow up...etc. If not, money won't be either.

Think of the billions of dollars we'd save down the road when these people turn 65 and start drawing on the Medicare system. Say what you want, but this plan certainly would reduce the federal deficit in the long run.

I respect your point of view but should point out that Karen Carpenter (eating disorder) and Lenny Bruce (heroin) are both equally dead. All I'm saying is that while making fun of Christina Briggs is entertaining to many of the BGP towel-snappers, we're talking about a serious problem that affects millions of Americans. And to say this problem can be solved simply by exercising self-control is simplistic beyond belief.

Do you read the crap you post. What in the freaking world does Karen Carpenter have to due with food ADDICTION? For the love of God, she's dead because she wouldn't eat. She was the opposite of addicted to food. Food addiction is exactly what she needed.

I can't even believe some of these posts. Wow...

Do you read the crap you post. What in the freaking world does Karen Carpenter have to due with food ADDICTION? For the love of God, she's dead because she wouldn't eat. She was the opposite of addicted to food. Food addiction is exactly what she needed.

 

Well, here comes a classic tangent. Wait for it........

Do you read the crap you post. What in the freaking world does Karen Carpenter have to due with food ADDICTION? For the love of God, she's dead because she wouldn't eat. She was the opposite of addicted to food. Food addiction is exactly what she needed.

Duh. Different side to the same coin.

 

Food. Disorder. Dead.

Duh. Different side to the same coin.

 

Holy freaking crap what are you talking about!?