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Default Germany considers tax on the obese.

NotMe wrote:
> "walt tonne" > wrote in message
> ...
> 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.
>
> {{{
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> And you know this absolutely for sure ... how?
>
> Your world view reminds me of the statement:
>
> "You don't look disabled!"
>


Note that the original was cross-posted to 5+ groups.

I have a cousin who had to have a leg amputated after a brain aneurysm
and her reply when people told her that was quite effective:

"Do I have to hit you with my wooden leg to prove it?"

gloria p