Comments on: Hearing on Massachusetts Height/Weight Discrimination Bill, Mar. 25

By: Cahterine

Cahterine — Wed, 07 May 2008 22:31:53 +0000

How did this hering go and did anything pass ?

By: cynth

cynth — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:57:31 +0000

Did anyone here make it to testify?

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:22:24 +0000

Discrimination can always be traced back to the bottom line: money; and with that, the sad and misguided perception persists that some, because of their appearance, will be less influential in moving that bottom line. Another misconception is that people feel more comfortable with “normal-sized” people. Bull. I feel much more at ease with a person of size, and prefer to do business with people who aren’t skin and bones, because I personally view them as more trustworthy, intelligent, and dependable, especially in matters of business. Is this discrimination? Some might say yes, but they’d be wrong. It’s the natural reaction to my environment, and the way I’ve been treated for years by the so-called “non-fat” in our society, who I mostly find to be beligerant about their own ignorance. AND I’m not the only one who feels this way. With 75 percent of the population of the US being considered at least “plus-sized,” marketers and business people should take note and stop sending in bone-bags to do a BBW’s or BBM’s job.

By: Calling all Massachusetts Fatties!

Calling all Massachusetts Fatties! — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:02:20 +0000

[...] those who want to get involved, head over to Kate’s site for the details on who to contact and where to show up. Here’s our chance to have policy [...]

By: Marilyn Wann

Marilyn Wann — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:42:42 +0000

Hello, shapely people!

I’m so excited about our community getting this law passed.

Big Liberty, Laura Smith, April D., Stef, Nomie, Gail, everyone in Massachusetts…if I haven’t spoken or e-mailed with you already, please contact me. I’m hoping to coordinate with people to know what everyone will talk about, so we can make sure to cover any gaps.

Also, if there’s anything you need to help you be able to get to the State House on Tuesday, March 25, let me know and I’ll do everything possible to get you there!

I’m marilyn at fatso dot com. I’m also listed in San Francisco 411 phone listings. We’re gonna have fun and make some history! I can feel it!!!

Thanks, Kate!

For everyone who’s not in Massachusetts, please forward this info to anyone/everyone who might be there or know people there.

By: Tari

Tari — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:52:22 +0000

An atom walks into a bar and asks if anyone has seen his electron.

The bartender says no, and asks the atom if he’s sure his electron is missing.

Yes, says the atom, I’m positive.

Just saw this. AND DIED LAUGHING.

By: Gail M. Burns

Gail M. Burns — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:10:38 +0000

I am a Massachusetts resident who was recently denied a hysterectomy based on my weight. There were no medical reasons why I couldn’t have the surgery (I have since had it in New York state, there were no complications, and I am very pleased with the results) but the hospital where my family’s insurance covers us to receive care (yes, we are fully insured) has decided not to invest in equipment to provide services for fat people. In the case of an emergency they will (they must by law) treat, stabilize, and transfer. But in the case of elective surgery such as mine they can simply refuse to provide care. This is discrimination and this is perfectly legal.

Massachusetts has recently required all its citizens to have health insurance, but my case proves that, until this bill is passed, health insurance is no guarantee of health care. I will be testifying in Boston on March 25. I encourage all Massachusetts citizens to contact their Representatives and urge them to support this bill.

By: Massholes — stand up and be counted « Big Liberty

Massholes — stand up and be counted « Big Liberty — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:18:36 +0000

[...] Details via Kate Harding, quotes from Marilyn Wann, and how to get in touch with Ms. Wann here. [...]

By: Nomie

Nomie — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:38:01 +0000

Aw, I love my home state. I was so proud when they made gay marriage legal, and now this. I might ask my parents to call their local reps.

By: Sniper

Sniper — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:40:44 +0000

P.S. Is it sad that I read “mass holes” and instantly started thinking about particle physics?? No, it is awesome, as is corinna's joke.