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I support this because I'm overweight. To many people make fun of me. I have a friend who has told me to become bulimic like her. I've tried to stop eating but I eat because I'm teased. I know that their is more kids like me so I support this.

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I support this because I am overweight myself. I think overweight people need help. The obese that don't have health related mishaps, such as diabetes, arthritis, aches,etc., need to work it off before something really serious happens. Some may think that losing the weight may stop teasing from their peers, but someone's always picking a reason to tease. Whether it be your weightr, hair, face, whatever. Try to ignore it and stand up for yourself. It may help slow it down a bit.

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