A Response To: "Obesity Obsession"
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Steven,
What are you getting at? I don't understand. Maybe I'm just dense. If your point is that the method of statistical analysis is flawed or overstated, then simply say that. But, somehow you rant on about a wider conspiracy to manipulate the people of this country. Are you paranoid or just an ideologue? Seriously. Are you trying to say that obesity and being overweight is not a risk factor in shortening one's life or at the very least it causes medical problems which then have to be treated? Adult onset diabetes, heart disease, stroke, joint and muscle issues, and all the other ailments which have been shown to have DIRECT correlations to being overweight and obese and you choose to attack their methods of statistical analysis? So, again, what is it your trying to prove or say? You say that their findings don't PROVE anything. Well, most of science hardly ever proves beyond some doubt simply because it's based on repeatable experiments that use statistical analysis to make reasonable conclusions. You are using the same ridiculous argument that fundamentalist use to denigrate the theory of evolution in favor of creationism, which makes me wonder about your leanings.
Perhaps the CDC is overstating their case, but so what? Do you think it's good to be overweight? Do you NOT believe that obesity and weight problems can lead to a shortened life? And how do you make the leap of logic that by using an analytical approach that might be a bit less accurate then many, resulting in a bit of an overstatement, is somehow dangerous to the American public? You remind me of those high-school know-it-alls that pick apart someone's statement or story to show everyone how smart they are when, in the end, it bares no relevance to the point or the conclusion of the story or statement. Being obese and overweight will cause most people medical problems that can easily lead to a shortened life. Statistics, no matter what method of analysis you use, points to an increasing trend of deaths that can, at least in some part, be attributable to one's weight condition. And, that trend, if it continues, could cause it to be a bigger killer than smoking. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THAT STATEMENT!!!????!!!! How, again, HOW does this translate into a giant "military industrial complex", big government (let's be honest, that's what you're really saying) conspiracy? I would think someone who doesn't want their money wasted would be thrilled to see the government and others take steps to reduce the burden on the healthcare system. But no, you would rather try to show everyone how smart you are and cut your nose off to spite your face.
With all your education and experience, this is the best you can do? Pretty sad.
Read This First --------> Editorial Link
Steven,
What are you getting at? I don't understand. Maybe I'm just dense. If your point is that the method of statistical analysis is flawed or overstated, then simply say that. But, somehow you rant on about a wider conspiracy to manipulate the people of this country. Are you paranoid or just an ideologue? Seriously. Are you trying to say that obesity and being overweight is not a risk factor in shortening one's life or at the very least it causes medical problems which then have to be treated? Adult onset diabetes, heart disease, stroke, joint and muscle issues, and all the other ailments which have been shown to have DIRECT correlations to being overweight and obese and you choose to attack their methods of statistical analysis? So, again, what is it your trying to prove or say? You say that their findings don't PROVE anything. Well, most of science hardly ever proves beyond some doubt simply because it's based on repeatable experiments that use statistical analysis to make reasonable conclusions. You are using the same ridiculous argument that fundamentalist use to denigrate the theory of evolution in favor of creationism, which makes me wonder about your leanings.
Perhaps the CDC is overstating their case, but so what? Do you think it's good to be overweight? Do you NOT believe that obesity and weight problems can lead to a shortened life? And how do you make the leap of logic that by using an analytical approach that might be a bit less accurate then many, resulting in a bit of an overstatement, is somehow dangerous to the American public? You remind me of those high-school know-it-alls that pick apart someone's statement or story to show everyone how smart they are when, in the end, it bares no relevance to the point or the conclusion of the story or statement. Being obese and overweight will cause most people medical problems that can easily lead to a shortened life. Statistics, no matter what method of analysis you use, points to an increasing trend of deaths that can, at least in some part, be attributable to one's weight condition. And, that trend, if it continues, could cause it to be a bigger killer than smoking. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THAT STATEMENT!!!????!!!! How, again, HOW does this translate into a giant "military industrial complex", big government (let's be honest, that's what you're really saying) conspiracy? I would think someone who doesn't want their money wasted would be thrilled to see the government and others take steps to reduce the burden on the healthcare system. But no, you would rather try to show everyone how smart you are and cut your nose off to spite your face.
With all your education and experience, this is the best you can do? Pretty sad.
posted by Mike at 10:14 AM
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