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Why? Have you seen the medical outcomes for people in that group who develop acute medical problems? I don't mean just the statistical outcomes, but the qualitative individual ones. Other than 'possibly survive a sudden famine' I cannot think of a single thing morbid obesity makes better.


Better than being stripped of their human agency and choice.

Better to be fat and happy than skinny with someone controlling your life


Being controlled by the corn/sugar industry doesn't sound great to me but you do you.


I can say no to the corn industry. I can't say no to the government.




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