Growing up in an era where smokers were accommodated in many ways, it got me wondering, why don't we as a society accommodate those who are overweight or obese?
Think about it. Restaurants had smoking sections. As did airports, you name it. Ash trays were everywhere. In airplane arm rests, cars, tables, etc. Automobiles had cigarette lighters before they were used for anything else other than cigarettes. Some companies and casinos have filtered air conditioning systems. Many employees are allowed smoke breaks.
The closest parallel I can think of is smoking machines vs. vending machines.
So when it comes to accommodating those who are overweight or obese, where are the over sized chairs in businesses and in public in general? Larger driver seat option for cars? How about airplane seats? Buses? Bathroom stalls? Toilet seats?
The list goes on and on, but with more than half of the people in the United States being overweight or obese, I have to ask, should we accommodate the majority?
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