http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/24/should-obese-fliers-get-extra-free-seat/ Tell Jack how you really feel Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:35 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/24/should-obese-fliers-get-extra-free-seat/#comment-786352 David T. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:52:36 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=2704#comment-786352 When I buy a plane ticket I am renting one (1) space on the airplane. I am freight. I agree that the spaces are getting smaller, but the fact remains, I am renting one space. I stay within the confines of the space I rent and get irritated when someone I don't know insists on sharing that space with me. (Unless it is my wife of course). When I buy a plane ticket I am renting one (1) space on the airplane. I am freight. I agree that the spaces are getting smaller, but the fact remains, I am renting one space. I stay within the confines of the space I rent and get irritated when someone I don't know insists on sharing that space with me. (Unless it is my wife of course).

]]> http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/24/should-obese-fliers-get-extra-free-seat/#comment-786347 Hunter Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:52:22 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=2704#comment-786347 Brilliant idea. Then the rest of us can subsidize the extra seat when fares are raised to counter this change. They can't charge the fat person more because that would hurt their feelings, but they can spread the charge around to the rest of us who should feel blessed to have the self control to not be grossly overweight. Brilliant idea. Then the rest of us can subsidize the extra seat when fares are raised to counter this change. They can't charge the fat person more because that would hurt their feelings, but they can spread the charge around to the rest of us who should feel blessed to have the self control to not be grossly overweight.

]]> http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/24/should-obese-fliers-get-extra-free-seat/#comment-786345 John Estane Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:52:16 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=2704#comment-786345 I'm 6 foot, 6 inches tall - and find it extremely uncomfortable to sit in coach seats. My doctor says my inability to move my legs in these seats may cause health problems. Will I get the right to have more leg room - or does the Canadian government favor fat people over tall people? I'm 6 foot, 6 inches tall – and find it extremely uncomfortable to sit in coach seats. My doctor says my inability to move my legs in these seats may cause health problems. Will I get the right to have more leg room – or does the Canadian government favor fat people over tall people?

]]> http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/24/should-obese-fliers-get-extra-free-seat/#comment-786343 Me Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:52:13 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=2704#comment-786343 The problem is that so many people are absolutely sure that an obese person is obese simply from eating too much - therefore, they got themselves into this mess, let them pay the price. But there are many medical conditions that cause obesity, so maybe all of you saying obese people should not be entitled to another seat should check a medical guide once in a while. The problem is that so many people are absolutely sure that an obese person is obese simply from eating too much – therefore, they got themselves into this mess, let them pay the price. But there are many medical conditions that cause obesity, so maybe all of you saying obese people should not be entitled to another seat should check a medical guide once in a while.

]]> http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/24/should-obese-fliers-get-extra-free-seat/#comment-786342 Pat Fleming Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:52:07 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=2704#comment-786342 Absolutely not. The combined weight of my checked bag and I is less than an obese person. Yet, I get charged extra for my checked bag. If weight is the issue, let the obese pay for the two seats they occupy. Absolutely not. The combined weight of my checked bag and I is less than an obese person. Yet, I get charged extra for my checked bag. If weight is the issue, let the obese pay for the two seats they occupy.

]]> http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/24/should-obese-fliers-get-extra-free-seat/#comment-786341 Boulder Colorado Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:52:04 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=2704#comment-786341 No, an extra seat should not be given to an obese person. No, an extra seat should not be given to an obese person.

]]> http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/24/should-obese-fliers-get-extra-free-seat/#comment-786340 Sorry Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:52:03 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=2704#comment-786340 No. Unless they can show me medical proof, its not a disability, its a lifestyle choice. Pay for your choices, just like you pay for your food and clothing, also consequences of your choice. No. Unless they can show me medical proof, its not a disability, its a lifestyle choice. Pay for your choices, just like you pay for your food and clothing, also consequences of your choice.

]]> http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/24/should-obese-fliers-get-extra-free-seat/#comment-786339 Danno Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:52:02 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=2704#comment-786339 How about driving? Then you could get out and walk, stretch your legs, maybe even excercise. How about driving? Then you could get out and walk, stretch your legs, maybe even excercise.

]]> http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/24/should-obese-fliers-get-extra-free-seat/#comment-786337 Mike Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:51:53 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=2704#comment-786337 No. Not unless they can prove that it is a medical reason as to why they are obese. The ones that just eat and eat and eat deserve no special treatment whatsoever. They should be forced to get healthy. No. Not unless they can prove that it is a medical reason as to why they are obese. The ones that just eat and eat and eat deserve no special treatment whatsoever. They should be forced to get healthy.

]]> http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/24/should-obese-fliers-get-extra-free-seat/#comment-786324 Linda-Houston Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:51:26 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=2704#comment-786324 If I fly, my bag can be carried on for free and placed under the seat in front of me. IF I take my dog, I must PAY for him to fly in that same bag. So NO I do not think that the obese should get a free seat! If I fly, my bag can be carried on for free and placed under the seat in front of me. IF I take my dog, I must PAY for him to fly in that same bag.
So NO I do not think that the obese should get a free seat!

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