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Arizona to fine some people for not dieting

Overweight welfare claimants in the US state of Arizona face paying $50 (£31) fines if they don't follow a dietary regime laid down by their doctor.


Added: May-17-2011 Occurred On: May-17-2011
By: ccfc
In: Regional News
Tags: Arizona, Health, Obesity
Location: Arizona, United States (load item map)
Marked as: approved
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  • I guess the fats in the fire now! Pay up fatso!!

    Posted May-17-2011 By 
    downhill2400 (1314.48)

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  • arizona:1 | political correctness:0

    Posted May-17-2011 By 
    gregleb0ss (461.92)  

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    • @gregleb0ss Arizona big government nanny state:1
      Personal liberty and freedom:0

      Posted May-17-2011 By 
      Tongueboy (3089.24)

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    • @RP_McMurphy I don't like anyone telling me what I can or can't do, but this is targeting people who use gov't money and buy crappy food and don't care of themselves and when they live this lifestyle can who gets to pay for their medical treatments?

      Posted May-17-2011 By 
      zombieman (166.92)  

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  • What about smokers, drinkers and fornicators?

    Posted May-17-2011 By 
    watercarrier (498.28)  

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  • Here come the new nazis, the master race must be all one size and shape, inform on those who do not conform

    Posted May-17-2011 By 
    vax2002 (102.40)  

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  • Today, the welfare and poor people...tomorrow...you and me. Anybody up for the government running your healthcare...do as you're told or...

    Posted May-17-2011 By 
    dontknowzed (809.40)  

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    • @etherealspectre
      And how do you know those who are using foodstamps? It's a debit card.

      Posted May-17-2011 By 
      anaislynne (432.82)  

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  • why would the BBC have this information?

    Posted May-17-2011 By 
    -shauna- (49.30)

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  • yes, do what comrad Doictor says or you will be fined/taxed for "the good of the state". And when everyone is at the "required weight" the "required weight" will get lower so big brother can tax/fine you again!!! Besides who can afford to eat with the food prices going up and up.

    Posted May-17-2011 By 
    aranger45 (2988.98)  

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  • Get in my belly, welfare check.

    Posted May-18-2011 By 
    porelchikito (163.16)  

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    • @luckyshame - Are you really that stupid? Try living on food stamps, asshole. Try buying enough healthy food, using food stamps, to adequately feed your family. People on food stamps generally try to make them go as far as possible, and that means buying the most you can get for the money. That DOES NOT promote healthy eating.

      Posted May-17-2011 By 
      Charley572 (176.44)

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    • @Charley572 Ive supported myself using foodstamps... Frozen chicken is pretty cheap, man. Same with lettuce and onions and broccoli. And oatmeal too for breakfast. The basic principle is, if you can cook a slight bit, its pretty easy to eat on the budget. Stews are amazing for making stuff last. I would say all these foods are pretty healthy as well. I always see idiots buying crablegs and soda and chips with food stamp cards. These are people that do not know how to budget their money s More..

      Posted May-17-2011 By 
      demon7fire (57.84)

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  • its well known that 10% of the people use 40% of healthcare services. Think 'repeat offenders'.

    Posted May-17-2011 By 
    slowbreath (23.14)

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  • While I hate fat slobs I think they have the right to be fat slobs. Its when they produce disgustingly obese lazy children that really rubs me the wrong way. Fat parents pass on their poor genetics and food choices to the kids who drain our economy and suck up valuable medical resources caused by problems that are easily avoidable. DOn't even get me started on the fatties on welfare.

    Posted May-17-2011 By 
    Chilly162 (54.62)

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  • Stop corporate welfare for junk food. Stop supporting pill pushing corporations. Enter the age of health prevention and promotion. If your taking government dollars you should be forced into eating right cause you are obviously unable to help yourself.

    Posted May-17-2011 By 
    neutral_person (157.92)  

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