Mississippi Legislature Introduces Bill that Would Ban Restaurants from Serving the Obese
Republican Rep. John Read of Gautier, Mississippi has proposed a bill banning obese people from being served in restaurants. Read has cited obesity as Mississippi's number one problem and would like to see a solution in action.
According to a 2007 study by the Trust for America's Health, an alarming 30% of adults in the state of Mississippi are obese. In relation to the rest of the states, Mississippi is amongst the unhealthiest states in our nation.
Representative Read's controversial bill has already been met with strong opposition from the State House Public Health Committee.
Despite the discriminatory overtones, I think this bill could actually help to dissolute the obesity issue and health problems in their state. What do you think?
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