> I don't think it's wrong to point out potential related factors but it is wrong to shift any of the blame to those factors, thereby removing it from oneself.

> I don't think it's wrong to point out potential related factors but it is wrong to shift any of the blame to those factors, thereby removing it from oneself. Blame is not all or nothing. IMO it's more than fair to place some blame on the person, and some blame on the current food production and distribution system that makes it an uphill battle to recover from being overweight. Because they are both to blame. > The world isn't fair. That sucks, and I'm all for working to change that, but until that change comes we have to accept it for what it is. I accept that. But shrugging and saying "it is what it is, cope or die because that's how the world works", while truthful, is not very compassionate or helpful. People with issues like this should receive help as a matter of course (if for no other reason, then to reduce public healthcare expenses and keep them alive for longer to pay taxes). Just like most developed countries have food safety regulations, perhaps it's time to start thinking about systemic solutions to what is partially a systemic problem.