Quote: I have a HUGE disdain for overweight people.
Hi Laura, One of the people you have "disdain" for is my father, who at 80+, has struggled with his weight his entire life. This "burden" to society grew up in the Depression and began helping his family at the age of 5, served overseas during WW2, has been a loyal spouse to his one and only wife, and was always a good provider for his family.
This "burden", despite his age and medical problems, still works for a foundation to help underpriviledged children and contributes to various charities.
He can tell you something unique about each one of his grandchildren, still has an ability to lighten up difficult moments and somehow keeps a sense of humor in the face of his mortality. His family and others still appreciate his advice and wisdom.
I watched The Burden read a poem last nite to my 10 yr old son.
Sometimes what we disdain has to do with something within ourselves. Sometimes we need reminders that we are only human, after all, and perhaps we should save our contempt for the truly evil people out there.
