The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

scaeagles · 02-04-2008, 07:05 AM

Hmm....and look at the condition of public education in general. Constant harping on how our kids don't do as well in science and math as other industrialized nations, and the solution is typically to throw more money at it, as if money solves the basic problems. There is a reason my kids go to private school. Regardless of where my kids go, the education system is an example of why I don't think such a health system will work.

For their own good, and for the benefit of society in general, the obese should be forced into exercise and weight reduction programs, and have their wages garnished if they will not do it willingly. After all, who can argue that eliminating obesity would not be good for the individual and society in general, and reduce the overall cost of health care?

Scrooge McSam · 02-05-2008, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

After all, who can argue that eliminating obesity would not be good for the individual and society in general, and reduce the overall cost of health care?

The Netherlands' Institute for National Health would.

That "and" can get you in trouble, can't it?

02-04-2008, 07:05 AM	#1
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Hmm....and look at the condition of public education in general. Constant harping on how our kids don't do as well in science and math as other industrialized nations, and the solution is typically to throw more money at it, as if money solves the basic problems. There is a reason my kids go to private school. Regardless of where my kids go, the education system is an example of why I don't think such a health system will work. For their own good, and for the benefit of society in general, the obese should be forced into exercise and weight reduction programs, and have their wages garnished if they will not do it willingly. After all, who can argue that eliminating obesity would not be good for the individual and society in general, and reduce the overall cost of health care?
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