Thursday - January 24, 2008
ANOTHER FREEBE FROM THE NANNY STATE? WHY NOT? The Taxpayer has too damn much money anyway.
Check out the link and get a load (no pun) of the photograph but mostly, interesting letters from the citizens on the subject.
They’re talking about spending the equiv. of $100 BILLION on this.
Should fat people be paid to lose weight?Thursday, January 24, 2008
Daily TelegraphFat people will be offered cash incentives to lose weight and take exercise as part of a new Government strategy to tackle the obesity epidemic, which could ultimately cost the NHS £50bn a year to treat.
Employers will be encouraged to set up competitions with cash, vouchers and other rewards for people taking up a healthier lifestyle.
Similar schemes have worked in the US, while private medical insurance companies in Britain are already offering discounts to people who regularly go to the gym.
Should the overweight be paid to slim? Should employers monitor their employees’ fitness regimes?
What is the best way to encourage people to lead a healthier lifestyle?
Posted by Drew458
on 01/24/2008 at 06:42 AM
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