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  • Rosplosion
    Rosplosion Posts: 739 Member
    I want to be in America, everything free in America, OK by me in America.....

    :noway:

    Shuckles. Now I have Westside Story in my head.

    I feel pretty
  • iulia_maddie
    iulia_maddie Posts: 2,780 Member
    Maybe they should also pay you for brushing your teeth, washing your hands after going to the bathroom, and all the other things you do to stay healthy.
  • Newf77
    Newf77 Posts: 802 Member
    Sounds great more government involvement in our personal rights and responsibilities. No wonder the US is wandering into the abyss.
  • SoViLicious
    SoViLicious Posts: 2,633 Member
    It's not the government's responsibility to provide incentive for citizens to get themselves healthy. Take some responsibility.

    Forget the Government... get a man.
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    It's not the government's responsibility to provide incentive for citizens to get themselves healthy. Take some responsibility.

    Forget the Government... get a man.
    this is why I love you
  • NicoleisQuantized
    NicoleisQuantized Posts: 344 Member
    How about a government program that gives you $1000 clothing allowance for every 20 pounds you lose?

    how about a government program where they tax you an extra $100 for every bf% you are over the healthy range?

    I like this idea. It will offset the massive financial burden on the healthcare system from obesity related diseases.
  • Juliejustsaying
    Juliejustsaying Posts: 2,332 Member
    It's not the government's responsibility to provide incentive for citizens to get themselves healthy. Take some responsibility.

    Forget the Government... get a man.

    <snort> FTW!!

    wait, what? that doesn't work...:angry::grumble:
  • _Timmeh_
    _Timmeh_ Posts: 2,096 Member
    How about a government program that gives you $1000 clothing allowance for every 20 pounds you lose?

    Sounds legit.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    Where is the government gonna get that money?

    Taxpayers...where the "government" always gets money.

    Damn you people are harsh. I already have to pay for roads I never drive on and schools for kids that I dont even have let alone the gambling habits of senior citizens who like to use their SSI check via my taxes and get no benefit from. I'd rather get some money back from uncle Sam for my wardrobe.

    Dont worry OP I agree with you and thats all the counts. I think it's a great idea.
  • iAMsmiling
    iAMsmiling Posts: 2,394 Member
    Maybe they should also pay you for brushing your teeth, washing your hands after going to the bathroom, and all the other things you do to stay healthy.

    Hey, that's how I trained my children to do all that. A quarter here and there works wonders for kiddies...and the OP, apparently.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    How about a government program that gives you $1000 clothing allowance for every 20 pounds you lose?

    how about a government program where they tax you an extra $100 for every bf% you are over the healthy range?

    I like this idea. It will offset the massive financial burden on the healthcare system from obesity related diseases.

    LOL and we should tax everyone an extra $100 for every year they get older cause that old age is one of the most expensive disease process.

    Silly people.
  • diodelcibo
    diodelcibo Posts: 2,564 Member
    How about people do things off their own back :laugh:
  • NicoleisQuantized
    NicoleisQuantized Posts: 344 Member
    How about a government program that gives you $1000 clothing allowance for every 20 pounds you lose?

    how about a government program where they tax you an extra $100 for every bf% you are over the healthy range?

    I like this idea. It will offset the massive financial burden on the healthcare system from obesity related diseases.

    LOL and we should tax everyone an extra $100 for every year they get older cause that old age is one of the most expensive disease process.

    Silly people.


    Moron, aging is not a choice. Eating more than you need and not exercising IS.
  • _the_feniks_
    _the_feniks_ Posts: 3,412 Member
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  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
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    :love: :love: :love:

    And OP.

    Grow up.
  • toaster6
    toaster6 Posts: 703 Member
    Oh dear, was I the only one that thought OP was joking? OP is joking...right?
  • pink_adrenaline
    pink_adrenaline Posts: 20
    LMFAO literally.
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    Oh dear, was I the only one that thought OP was joking? OP is joking...right?

    Welcome to MFP.
  • Seaglass1123
    Seaglass1123 Posts: 500 Member
    I typically stay away from posts like these but I will bite...

    Say wha??? Yeah it sucks to have to buy clothes on the regular but why should the government pay? I ate myself to fat. I found a better way than what you suggested though. I am on a board with all women and we did a clothes swap. It could easily be done on mfp too if it isn't already. Everyone won on that deal. We all are losing weight and are helping each other withthe pocket book.
  • dirtnap63
    dirtnap63 Posts: 1,387 Member
    How about a government program that gives you $1000 clothing allowance for every 20 pounds you lose?

    how about a government program where they tax you an extra $100 for every bf% you are over the healthy range?

    I like this idea. It will offset the massive financial burden on the healthcare system from obesity related diseases.

    LOL and we should tax everyone an extra $100 for every year they get older cause that old age is one of the most expensive disease process.

    Silly people.


    Moron, aging is not a choice. Eating more than you need and not exercising IS.

    Wll technically, aging is a choice. It's just usually considered better than the alternative.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/923498-why-you-should-shop-at-thrift-stores-if-you-don-t-already
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    Troll level=intermediate.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    How about a government program that gives you $1000 clothing allowance for every 20 pounds you lose?

    how about a government program where they tax you an extra $100 for every bf% you are over the healthy range?

    I like this idea. It will offset the massive financial burden on the healthcare system from obesity related diseases.

    LOL and we should tax everyone an extra $100 for every year they get older cause that old age is one of the most expensive disease process.

    Silly people.


    Moron, aging is not a choice. Eating more than you need and not exercising IS.

    Nah not worth my time
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    Maybe they should also pay you for brushing your teeth, washing your hands after going to the bathroom, and all the other things you do to stay healthy.

    I like that idea too. Also, subsidized massages.
  • pawnstarNate
    pawnstarNate Posts: 1,728 Member
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    Read it 16 times and still haven't gotten any $$$$$
  • iAMsmiling
    iAMsmiling Posts: 2,394 Member
    Maybe they should also pay you for brushing your teeth, washing your hands after going to the bathroom, and all the other things you do to stay healthy.

    I like that idea too. Also, subsidized massages.

    Wait!

    May be on to something after all. Happy endings included?
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    I really think you should all take a hard look at yourself. This "boot strap" mentality will not serve you well. There will be a time in your life when you need help whether it be from friends, family, the government or strangers. It could be tomorrow or it could be in 50years but one day you will be eating your words.

    OP had a fun idea and the hostile attitude of some of you is unbelievable. It wasn't like she had passed a bill. It was posted under a fun topics!
  • skinnyinnotime
    skinnyinnotime Posts: 4,078 Member
    How about a government program that gives you $1000 clothing allowance for every 20 pounds you lose?

    how about a government program where they tax you an extra $100 for every bf% you are over the healthy range?
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    Far better idea imo


    OMG I keep posting in the effing quote box ugh
  • marlysgirl
    marlysgirl Posts: 16 Member
    I'd keep gaining and losing weight as quickly as i could!
  • schaskes
    schaskes Posts: 103 Member
    Don't think it's a government responsibility, nor can ours afford it. However, my daughter (11) came up with an idea for a non-profit organization that (for free) would teach people how to cook and eat healthily. I think that's a pretty cool idea.

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