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Default Germany considers tax on the obese.

walt tonne wrote:
> On Jul 25, 6:07 am, walt tonne > wrote:
>> http://www.aolnews.com/world/article...tax-on-the-obe...
>>
>> About time somebody made the move.

>
> I see people 30 - 60 years old using mobility carts in the
> supermarket.
> Nothing wrong with them except overeating.
>


How do you know there is nothing wrong with them except overeating?
Perhaps they have a condition that makes it very painful to get
exercise. It can cause a downward spiral. They can't exercise because
of pain, they gain weight and it gets increasingly painful.