Kettiecat Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Have any of you heard the debate on issuing a “fat tax” I’ve read several versions mostly concerning taxing certain junk foods such as candy bars, burgers, cup cakes. I really don’t think something like this will ever pass in America, because 60 some percent of the people are over weight. Nonetheless I am in favor of a fat tax. Not one that taxes certain foods, because you could become obese overeating so called healthy foods. I think they should tax people on their percentage of body fat. If you go above or below a certain percentage you are put in a higher tax bracket. Reasons why I think this is a good idea. Our country spends billions of dollars each year on obesity related illnesses. The bottom line to most Americans is their wallet. But most importantly I live in the fattest state in the union and I HATE LOOKING AT FAT PEOPLE and anorexic girls for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
effyoo Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 i was in the grocery store the other day and this 20-something obese, not fat, obese, girl was eating a RAW FUCKING HOT DOG! After my stomach settled itself, all i could do was shake my head and wonder when her heart attack would hit. Hell yes fat people should be charged extra somehow. They put an unnecessary burden on the health care system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AORAone Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 well, the our country spends uber amounts of cash on people with handicaps and so on, i guess obesity would be a handicap, should the disabled be taxed extra too, thats just wrong but whatever, my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Originally posted by Kettiecat I think they should tax people on their percentage of body fat. If you go above or below a certain percentage you are put in a higher tax bracket. most importantly I live in the fattest state in the union and I HATE LOOKING AT FAT PEOPLE and anorexic girls for that matter. youre an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
effyoo Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Oh .. being from north of the border, health care is pretty much a "don't think about it" sort of thing. but that just makes my earlier point, the people who never use the health system are indirectly paying for all the fatties/ smokers/ etc., through taxes. ps. there is a difference between being big and being a burden on the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kettiecat Posted February 23, 2004 Author Share Posted February 23, 2004 I'm not talking about people who are 10 pounds overwieght, I'm talking about obese people. I'm sorry for 90% of obese people just lack the will or self control. There are programs that work to maintain "healthy" body wieghts. I understand that their are certain people with crazy medical complications that don't allow them to be at a healthy body fat ratio level. They are not the majority. Most americans are fat because they eat too much of the wrong types of foods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AORAone Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 but if you taxed people on body weight percent or whatever you would have to take into consideration the size of people too as in height, not everyone is the same height, and youd have to set up an age when it goes into effect and the age in which it is no longer neccessary. its all too complicated and is a bad idea all together. thumbs down.:nope: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Quickwood Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Originally posted by E MARTYR how about you show us your fat cat? :eek: exactly, leave the thought related stuff to someone else. on the subject at hand, the only way that tax dollars go towards fat people, at least the only way i can think of, is the welfare version of medicare, i think it's called medicaid collectively, and each state has their own name for it, for example here it's called the oregon health plan. i would rather that program be cut out, than taxes made to support it. basically, fat people would have to carry their own weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AORAone Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 carry their own weight. ^^^:lol: :lol: :lol: ^^^ pun intended? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kettiecat Posted February 23, 2004 Author Share Posted February 23, 2004 "Recent reports estimate that obesity prevalence costs Americans over $238 billion in health care. Obesity rates... are doubling every 5-10 years in many parts of the world...." - World Health Organization Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Quickwood Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 < guilty of intent, in the hilarious degree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AORAone Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 but in no way should we have to pay for it, but also some have obesity in there genes apparently. so some cant help it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Originally posted by Kettiecat "Recent reports estimate that obesity prevalence costs Americans over $238 billion in health care. word. fuck our fellow man do you even work kettie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kettiecat Posted February 23, 2004 Author Share Posted February 23, 2004 Originally posted by MLTf4nt0m but in no way should we have to pay for it, but also some have obesity in there genes apparently. so some cant help it thats a slippery slope arguement there mr. every part of you, from the way you act to how what you eat effects you is "influenced" by genes...but you are still responsible. i have part time jobs when i need them otherwise I'm just a psych student Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfffffffffft Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 YAAAAY FOR THE FAT TAX!!!!! YAAAY!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weapon X Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Hey, I eat raw hot dogs from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villain Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Oh KettieKat is back, and BIGGER than ever! Fat people should be cannibalized by starving ethopians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GucciCondom Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 im like 15 lbs overweight but people that are extremely fat and have no health issues that make them like that then they should get taxed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
destroya Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 please, you bitchass niggas. i'll tax your pockets. pay tribute to the king. knaahmsayin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poop Man Bob Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Originally posted by Kettiecat I think they should tax people on their percentage of body fat. If you go above or below a certain percentage you are put in a higher tax bracket. This is completely ridiculous. Pushing your version of the ideal body through taxation? Are you actually reading what you type? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abracadabra Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Re: Re: FAT TAX Originally posted by Poop Man Bob This is completely ridiculous. Pushing your version of the ideal body through taxation? Are you actually reading what you type? you gotta admit though, it's still more logical than anything gwb's done so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekro Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 If you take a walk i'll tax your feet... Ever look at the nutrition facts of the cheapest food at the supermarket? It's all fat, salt, and sugar. Combine this with the fact that most crappy, low paying jobs are sedentary (however you spell it) and we have cars to go everywhere and it becomes pretty damn easy to get fat. Also, some people just have faster metabolisms than other people. I'm about 195 pounds, i could probably stand to lose about 10-15 of 'em. I haven't eaten beef or pork in 3 years and eat fast food maybe once every 2 months. My twin brother, on the other hand, is something like 170 and actually lost 15 pounds in 3 days when he got sick. Every day he eats fries, 2 cheeseburgers, and soda at lunch, then gets a candy bar. The point i'm getting at is that some people are just naturally skinnier than others. Other people have psychological problems around food. Taxing people for that would be unfair and wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyeforAnEYE Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 dumbest thing i've ever heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duh-rye-won Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 THIS THREAD HAS LOWERED THE COMMUNAL IQ OF 120Z BY AT LEAST 12%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abracadabra Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Originally posted by iquit THIS THREAD HAS LOWERED THE COMMUNAL IQ OF 120Z BY AT LEAST 12%. so that would have us down to about the -400 range then yeah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adderall Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 tax those fatties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
»§ÜGÅR« Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 as when said... do you even work?? I mean..people who work for a living pay enough fuckin taxes..and theyre gonna start paying MORE because theyre fat??.. gimme a fuckin break.. If people wanna be fat, let them. It's not your business what anyone does with their bodies..regardless if you want to look at them or not. Shallow Whore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$360 Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Originally posted by »§ÜGÅR« Shallow Whore. yeh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymity1 Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Why cant I eat myself to death for free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
»§ÜGÅR« Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 that's what i wanna know.. i pay enough(so does everyone that works) in fuckin taxes every year... I should be able to eat as much or as little as i fuckin want without having to pay MORE taxes. I know.. maybe we should just put all the fat people in a gas chamber and kill em.. because being fat should be a crime.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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