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    I agree someone that is grossly obese will have a hard time getting around, no doubt. I just happened to look at the BMI score and thought that was a bit over the top.
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    I don't think this would have happened without DC being so involved with state issues. I blame DC politicians for this.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stupified View Post
    35 BMI.... Sweet Jesus, let's not set the bar too high America.
    BMI sucks. My BMI is around 27, and I'm less than 15% body fat. Doesn't take into account muscle and body type.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Keith and stuff View Post
    I don't think this would have happened without DC being so involved with state issues. I blame DC politicians for this.
    Very good point. Yeah let's not hire people based on their merits.
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    "Every time someone makes fun of the idea of “conspiracy theories” they are exhibiting a conditioned response – like salivating when they hear a bell or believing a TV news program." ~ Craig McKee

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    Quote Originally Posted by James Madison View Post
    BMI sucks. My BMI is around 27, and I'm less than 15% body fat. Doesn't take into account muscle and body type.
    True, but 35 is extremely generous. Unless you're a pro body builder, you won't be anything close to being in shape with a 35 BMI.

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    Yeah I think it is their right.

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    The government will just threaten to disallow the hospital to participate in Medicare, then watch how fast they fall into rank as an 'equal opportunity' job provider regardless of whether obesity affects productivity.

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    Thus, the value of unions.

    I've been anti union so long, it kind of blinded me, but now it's becoming clear why they can serve a valuable function to push back against some of this nonsense.

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    A B.M.I. of 35 is considered morbidly obese. A B.M.I. of 25-30 is considered overweight.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kcchiefs6465 View Post
    A B.M.I. of 35 is considered morbidly obese. A B.M.I. of 25-30 is considered overweight.

    Those numbers vary...from different literature I have read. Hard to get a real fix on it.
    "Logic is an enemy and truth is a menace." ~ Rod Serling

    "Cops today are nothing but an armed tax collector" ~ Frank Serpico

    "To be normal, to drink Coca-Cola and eat Kentucky Fried Chicken is to be in a conspiracy against yourself."


    "People that don't want to make waves sit in stagnant waters. "

    "Every time someone makes fun of the idea of “conspiracy theories” they are exhibiting a conditioned response – like salivating when they hear a bell or believing a TV news program." ~ Craig McKee

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