Comments on: Are You Too Fat To Graduate? [POLL]

By: Cash For College

Cash For College — Wed, 25 May 2011 16:01:23 +0000

I have to agree with the some of the other comments this is discrimination and it shouldn't be tolerated. I understand trying to create a healthier world where people eat right and exercise, but it has to be the individuals choice. I think they should make the class a requirement for everyone so that everyone stays active and healthy, but it shouldn't be use as a way to force overweight students to lose weight. And they shouldn't be threaten with the prospect of not graduating. Really they didn't do there research on this one, they must of known that this wasn't gonna fly.

By: Heather

Heather — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:31:51 +0000

This is called discrimination. The school can be sued for it and the plaintiff would easily win.

If the school wants to aid students, it needs to be in a nondiscriminatory manner. Plenty of schools require some sort of physical education component. These don't make a splash because they don't discriminate.

By: Kelly - University o

Kelly - University o — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:42:09 +0000

Oprah definitely is not a journalist, even though a lot of people think she is. But with the %28374923 million she makes a year, she doesn't need to be.

By: Donna Hull

Donna Hull — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:04:57 +0000

Wow. So someone like Oprah would not be able to graduate from this school with a degree in journalism?

Huh???

By: Valerie

Valerie — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:52:29 +0000

The fact that the college even thought this would go over well proves that they didn't do their research.

The BMI does not take into account body shape, or type, and for women especially this is a huge problem. Say you were a slender woman, but you have larger hips, and a larger bust. This would typically put you over the "standard" BMI for your height.

Personally, the BMI says that I should be at around 150 lbs. I'm six feet tall in my stocking feet. I have a large bust, and ample hips, I am in no way overweight or "obese" but according to the BMI I am "morbidly obese".

I agree with those who say that these students are adults who are being forced to change their lifestyle even if they are in fact healthy. The school does not have the right to force students to take this class. There are many larger issues on college campuses, alcoholism which is brushed off as Okay "because its college. Getting trashed every weekend is like totally cool." is the first one which comes to mind but there are many more.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:24:46 +0000

Wow Michele!! Do you realize you could hire someone that is "skinny" and then they could later become obese? Also, by discriminating against obese people you may have a less bright work force. Obese does not equal lazy at work. Maybe some obese people are so busy at work they don't make time for the gym. You are ridiculous.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:48:49 +0000

No doubt a lawsuit will soon arise from this grand idea that the university has put into effect. This scheme is nothing more than a discrimination issue, as there is no other variable that FORCES these ADULTS to make them take extra, required credits for an issue that they may or may not feel control over.

Regardless, if the college does not want to lose a little bit of money and a lot of credibility over this issue, they should make all students take a physical education credit. I think that ALL young adults would benefit from learning how to do weight lifting, core training and cardio.

By: Star

Star — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:23:32 +0000

How is this not discrimination based on weight? What if they said all women had to take special courses that guys didn't based on their gender or that black people had to take courses because they were considered more "risky" than white people? Would you be offended? You should be.

This is just as bad as saying someone can't graduate until they do something about their race or gender. I can't believe how people think that because they have the messed up notion that all larger people are "unhealthy" or "lazy" that it's alright to force people to lose weight or tell them what they should do with their lives. I would be ashamed to associate with anyone that felt that way.

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:12:53 +0000

I agree with Laura 100%.

Michele, you're an idiot. Plain and simple.

By: Michele

Michele — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:11:42 +0000

Well…… I wouldn't want to hire an obese person. If they can't take care of their body properly, what else can't they take care of?

Obese = Gross.