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America in its fuel crisis is like a 300-lb. man who eats four meals a day at McDonald's. Policymakers are deliberating over which exercise is the best path to weight loss. Instead, Americans should go on a diet of reduced energy consumption. We need to dramatically change our habits. JULIAN LAWSON New York City...
...frequently cited in the media: America is a fatter country than ever. Levels of diabetes and other weight-related conditions are on the rise across all groups, and a larger percentage of Americans are classified as obese. Diet and exercise would seem to be obvious solutions, yet the national weight problem isn't getting any better. How can the country slim down on a nationwide level? What is the best way for society to alleviate one of its leading health problems...
...Americans need to stop blaming the government or capitalism for what is essentially the individual's problem of laziness and/or a lack of self-control. Contrary to some views expressed here, the poor and uneducated do know what it takes to lose weight. America will end its so-called obesity epidemic if and only if obese people make a personal decision to eat smaller portions, eat healthy foods and exercise. Our government should not be in the business of attempting to control my behavior by imposing a tax on fast food or mandating the portion size I can be served...
...reduce obesity is to stop blaming our genes and seeing ourselves as the victims. The way to health is through eating good food, getting off your ass and doing some exercise. Simple. We all end up with what we deserve regarding our weight. In this new world of choice without responsibility it is our own fault if we are overweight. Pat McCarthy Ireland...
...rejection would earn its enmity. His resignation strips him of presidential immunity, and leaves him vulnerable to arrest by Liberian authorities. Taylor's aides have been calling for his indictment to be lifted before he leaves the country, gambling that a little ambiguity over his intentions leaves him some weight to throw around. He can count on at least some of the military following him, whatever he decides to do. "The loyalty of his soldiers doesn't go to the state," says a local businessman. "They're not loyal to the President of Liberia. They're loyal to Charles Taylor...