Not the way you guys do. I have purchased passage to my destination. That's it. Really, a plane is about purchasing a trip...passage. I don't "own" the space. It's merely the means by which I am transported.

When I purchase a ticket on a plane I expect to have a seat, you don't?

So you'd be more than willing to pay the same price as everyone else, and while we all have seats, you have to stand? I mean, we're purchasing passage (a trip), not space.

 

If that's what happens, that's what happens. Honestly...as long as I get where I'm going, I'm happy.

 

And for the record, I've detailed some of my aversions to flying already. That's why I choose to drive in all but the most extreme circumstances. I don't like the uncomfortableness of flying. I choose not to experience it unless made to. (That and the fact that I don't get to fly the plane.)

When I purchase a ticket on a plane I expect to have a seat, you don't?

 

Yes, I do. But I don't expect to be able to choose my "neighbors".

Yes, I do. But I don't expect to be able to choose my "neighbors".

The guy in question prevented a person from having a seat. Based on what you just said, I would think you'd have a problem with that.

Yes, I do. But I don't expect to be able to choose my "neighbors".

Also, if they are "living with me" then they aren't my "neighbor".

The guy in question prevented a person from having a seat. Based on what you just said, I would think you'd have a problem with that.

 

Technically, that guy could have sat. He may not have liked the cirucmstances, but he chose to stand.

Technically, that guy could have sat. He may not have liked the cirucmstances, but he chose to stand.

From the picture I saw, I don't think there is anyway someone could have sat beside him. But, meet Manuel Uribe of Monterrey, Mexico who weighs 1,225lbs.

 

 

Can you say with a straight face that he can fit in only one seat and not cause anyone to be out of a seat?? I don't see it being physically possible.

^I'm sure RM wouldn't mind half of Manuel sitting on her lap.

From the picture I saw, I don't think there is anyway someone could have sat beside him. But, meet Manuel Uribe of Monterrey, Mexico who weighs 1,225lbs.

 

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Can you say with a straight face that he can fit in only one seat and not cause anyone to be out of a seat?? I don't see it being physically possible.

 

Well, before bringing him into the situation, maybe you should find out if he flies. Seriously...it's not an inclusive argument. All fat people don't fly. All fat people aren't as fat as the guy in the pic. All fat people aren't "oozers". Gosh...you skinny people take the cake...and then don't even look a pound heavier after eating it.

^I'm sure RM wouldn't mind half of Manuel sitting on her lap.

 

You know...you really make me question humanity.

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Well, before bringing him into the situation, maybe you should find out if he flies. Seriously...it's not an inclusive argument. All fat people don't fly. All fat people aren't as fat as the guy in the pic. All fat people aren't "oozers". Gosh...you skinny people take the cake...and then don't even look a pound heavier after eating it.

I have no idea if he flies, but I do know the guy from post one does and any average human isn't going to be able to share two seats with him.

You know...you really make me question humanity.

 

Why, because I don't have sympathy for people that gorge themselves to that state?

 

Medical conditions that cause people to be overweight? Yep, I feel sorry for them. Those that get that way because of laziness and eating habits, sorry, no sympathy from me.

Well, before bringing him into the situation, maybe you should find out if he flies. Seriously...it's not an inclusive argument. All fat people don't fly. All fat people aren't as fat as the guy in the pic. All fat people aren't "oozers". Gosh...you skinny people take the cake...and then don't even look a pound heavier after eating it.

To appease me, let's say that Mr. Uribe is a frequent flyer. You don't think he is going to take up at least two entire seats?

Why, because I don't have sympathy for people that gorge themselves to that state?

 

Medical conditions that cause people to be overweight? Yep, I feel sorry for them. Those that get that way because of laziness and eating habits, sorry, no sympathy from me.

Before anyone asks, I'll put this in here straight from Discovery's website.

 

Following years of over-eating and an unhealthy lifestyle, Manuel Uribe has been confined to his bed for the past 5 years. After a television plea for help in January 2006, Manuel was inundated with offers from surgeons, doctors and dieticians from around the world.