Are There Good Reasons Society Hates Fat People?

Is hate ever justified?

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I appreciate that this is quite a stark question. Are there good reasons society hate fat people? It might sound harsh like I’m overstating the case.

The Following Are Not Reasons Society Hates Fat People

You might be inclined to say society doesn’t hate fat people; they just want to help them. Sadly, this is not true. If you want to help somebody, you offer helpful advice and constructive suggestions. Some people do this, and it can be highly annoying, but that’s a separate issue. At least it appears to come from a good-hearted place, though.

However, the venom, vitriol and outright abuse directed towards fat people could never come from a place of wanting to help. Contrary to songs and favourite sayings, there is no such thing as being cruel to be kind. If you want to be kind to someone, you will not be cruel; it really is that simple.

Lie Number 2

I’ve also heard people argue that they direct negative feelings towards fat people because of their drain on society, for example, the cost of treating fat-related illnesses. I think there might be an element of truth to this, but a few things to bear in mind. Firstly many things place an avoidable drain on…