Comments on: Lose Weight or Else! http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/07/03/lose-weight-or-else/ FSB Features Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:30:20 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Carole Sturgis, Marietta, GA http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/07/03/lose-weight-or-else/#comment-13018 Carole Sturgis, Marietta, GA Sat, 07 Feb 2009 17:19:01 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=244#comment-13018 Charles - AMEN! Just wait until DNA testing becomes routine and employees are fired or not hired because of a genetic predisposition to a disease. It's true that many Americans are overweight due to health issues and medications. And the AMA, Weight Watchers, etc. should not be forced down our throats as the only bearers of health truisms. Wake up America and stop the erosion of your liberty and rights. Voting Libertarian is one way to do so. Charles – AMEN!

Just wait until DNA testing becomes routine and employees are fired or not hired because of a genetic predisposition to a disease.

It's true that many Americans are overweight due to health issues and medications. And the AMA, Weight Watchers, etc. should not be forced down our throats as the only bearers of health truisms.

Wake up America and stop the erosion of your liberty and rights. Voting Libertarian is one way to do so.

]]> By: Faith Moore http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/07/03/lose-weight-or-else/#comment-9738 Faith Moore Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:36:14 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=244#comment-9738 Ladies and Gentlemen, The July/Aug issue (page 18) mentions that "Indiana offers a certification program that provides state tax credits to small employers that adopt health-incentive plans". Where might I find additional information on Indiana's program. Our accountant was unable to find any information on it. Thank you for your assistance. We truly enjoy FSB and have gained many valuable insights. Ladies and Gentlemen,

The July/Aug issue (page 18) mentions that "Indiana offers a certification program that provides state tax credits to small employers that adopt health-incentive plans".

Where might I find additional information on Indiana's program. Our accountant was unable to find any information on it.

Thank you for your assistance. We truly enjoy FSB and have gained many valuable insights.

]]> By: Richard Murdock http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/07/03/lose-weight-or-else/#comment-9737 Richard Murdock Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:35:38 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=244#comment-9737 As a semi-retired consultant in the employee benfits business, I certainly agree with the incentives that employers and plan sponsors are using to encourage healthy life-styles. But as a Medicare beneficiary I am sorely disappointed in that program's perspective on well-being. A routine physical is not covered by Medicare, except for first-time beneficiaries, and that was only once. How blind can we as a nation be? Medicare is a 1960's type of health program, with no incentives or benefits for people wanting to do the right thing. And with a growing Medicare population, the situation will become even worse. All we hear about are cutbacks in doctors' fees, with the result that it is becoming increasingly difficult to find a physician who will accept Medicare. When will our "leaders" wake up? As a semi-retired consultant in the employee benfits business, I certainly
agree with the incentives that employers and plan sponsors are using to
encourage healthy life-styles.

But as a Medicare beneficiary I am sorely disappointed in that program's
perspective on well-being. A routine physical is not covered by Medicare,
except for first-time beneficiaries, and that was only once.

How blind can we as a nation be? Medicare is a 1960's type of health
program, with no incentives or benefits for people wanting to do the right
thing. And with a growing Medicare population, the situation will become
even worse.

All we hear about are cutbacks in doctors' fees, with the result that it is
becoming increasingly difficult to find a physician who will accept
Medicare.

When will our "leaders" wake up?

]]> By: Rio VonWolf,aurora,co http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/07/03/lose-weight-or-else/#comment-9610 Rio VonWolf,aurora,co Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:25:49 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=244#comment-9610 You are right! What is needed is a health care system that does better. I am not one to have some fanatic tell me how to live. Freedom is not free and the cost of health care is just the cost of doing business. People who have enjoyment of life whether it is eating,smoking, drinking,dating,etc are none of the employers business nor is it a method of discrimination against those "not like me" You are right! What is needed is a health care system that does better. I am not one to have some fanatic tell me how to live. Freedom is not free and the cost of health care is just the cost of doing business. People who have enjoyment of life whether it is eating,smoking, drinking,dating,etc are none of the employers business nor is it a method of discrimination against those "not like me"

]]> By: Florida http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/07/03/lose-weight-or-else/#comment-9355 Florida Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:05:02 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=244#comment-9355 I think this plan will be a health one. We are already over worked and under paid in most cases. So I think this is a good idea. This will be a great way to boost someone's self esteem. As a matter of fact here's a link to an article about self esteem: http://subliminalmentalperception.com/blog/self-esteem-starts-with-unconditional-self-love/ I think this plan will be a health one. We are already over worked and under paid in most cases.

So I think this is a good idea. This will be a great way to boost someone's self esteem. As a matter of fact here's a link to an article about self esteem: http://subliminalmentalperception.com/blog/self-esteem-starts-with-unconditional-self-love/

]]> By: Kevin Kennemer, Tulsa, OK http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/07/03/lose-weight-or-else/#comment-9315 Kevin Kennemer, Tulsa, OK Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:34:14 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=244#comment-9315 I appreciate Steve from Columbus' honest comment: "Do you think that when hiring we don’t consider the possibility of the potential employee having a medical condition? Of course we try and will continue to do so. Just not publicly." It is illegal to base hiring decisions on real or imagined health conditions. This is exactly why certain employers cannot be trusted with highly confidential medical information and incentive programs based upon health data. Most overweight people have made poor lifestyle choices. There are certain employees, however, due to medical conditions, medications, etc., who have not chosen their weight condition. I appreciate Steve from Columbus' honest comment:

"Do you think that when hiring we don’t consider the possibility of the potential employee having a medical condition? Of course we try and will continue to do so. Just not publicly."

It is illegal to base hiring decisions on real or imagined health conditions. This is exactly why certain employers cannot be trusted with highly confidential medical information and incentive programs based upon health data. Most overweight people have made poor lifestyle choices. There are certain employees, however, due to medical conditions, medications, etc., who have not chosen their weight condition.

]]> By: Steve, Columbus, Ohio http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/07/03/lose-weight-or-else/#comment-9309 Steve, Columbus, Ohio Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:07:02 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=244#comment-9309 I read the article and had a very different reaction than most who commented on it. I felt that the example given in the article is an employer willing to offer an incentive for employees taking responsibility for their health. This is a good thing. Certainly better than the person with a $10,000 deductible. Fact is that health care is an incredible expense that destroys a company's ability to compete. This year our health insurance cost are increasing by 27%. The insurance comopany took a 238% bath during the past year. The cause of every one of our major claims was caused by lifestyle. We lost an employee to lung cancer, another 2 employees had major heart surgerys, (both smokers). According to our insurance agent, several emplyees are diabetic or have high blood pressure. Do you think that when hiring we don't consider the possibility of the potential employee having a medical codition? Of coarse we try and will continue to do so. Just not publicly. Last week a new employee passed out in the plant. His lifestyle caused him to pass out. We will now have a workers compensation bill for his arm that was injured when he fell. Why is it that fat people or people who smoke expect their employer to be responsible for their irresponsibility. I am heavy and am working hard to get and stay in shape. I am taking responsibility for my past sins. Should my emplorer offer to help me I would be grateful and not complain. I read the article and had a very different reaction than most who commented on it. I felt that the example given in the article is an employer willing to offer an incentive for employees taking responsibility for their health. This is a good thing. Certainly better than the person with a $10,000 deductible.

Fact is that health care is an incredible expense that destroys a company's ability to compete. This year our health insurance cost are increasing by 27%. The insurance comopany took a 238% bath during the past year. The cause of every one of our major claims was caused by lifestyle. We lost an employee to lung cancer, another 2 employees had major heart surgerys, (both smokers). According to our insurance agent, several emplyees are diabetic or have high blood pressure.
Do you think that when hiring we don't consider the possibility of the potential employee having a medical codition? Of coarse we try and will continue to do so. Just not publicly. Last week a new employee passed out in the plant. His lifestyle caused him to pass out. We will now have a workers compensation bill for his arm that was injured when he fell.

Why is it that fat people or people who smoke expect their employer to be responsible for their irresponsibility. I am heavy and am working hard to get and stay in shape. I am taking responsibility for my past sins. Should my emplorer offer to help me I would be grateful and not complain.

]]> By: William Gray http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/07/03/lose-weight-or-else/#comment-9302 William Gray Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:57:43 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=244#comment-9302 I don't believe the employer has any right to make demands of their employees that aren't directly related to job performance. If we allow employers to take a step down the slippery slope they will eventually go for total control. When a business person in a position of power creates an opportunity for fitness by providing a trainer, any employee who wants to suceed will sign up to make the boss happy. Employees who want to get ahead will make sure the bosses pet projects are successful whether they agree with them or not. I personally will not purchase products from companies like Motorola because of the harsh stances they take with their employees. I don't believe the employer has any right to make demands of their
employees that aren't directly related to job performance. If we allow
employers to take a step down the slippery slope they will eventually go for
total control. When a business person in a position of power creates an
opportunity for fitness by providing a trainer, any employee who wants to
suceed will sign up to make the boss happy. Employees who want to get ahead
will make sure the bosses pet projects are successful whether they agree
with them or not. I personally will not purchase products from companies
like Motorola because of the harsh stances they take with their employees.

]]> By: Charles L. Shaw, Liverpool, NY http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/07/03/lose-weight-or-else/#comment-9284 Charles L. Shaw, Liverpool, NY Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:18:47 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=244#comment-9284 I believe this is nothing short of Big Government making policy to protect the profits of the insurance industry. The last I knew we still lived in a free society where the citizens can make personell choices, but we know this is no longer true. The legal industry has made everything a point of liability here in the USA. We can not continue to think that we know everything about human health, and than impose some cost of liability to this metric. All the more reason to vote Libertarian this fall, we must get our government back into the status of protecting the rights of citizens, not the profits of the insurance and legal industries. I believe this is nothing short of Big Government making policy to protect the profits of the insurance industry. The last I knew we still lived in a free society where the citizens can make personell choices, but we know this is no longer true. The legal industry has made everything a point of liability here in the USA. We can not continue to think that we know everything about human health, and than impose some cost of liability to this metric.
All the more reason to vote Libertarian this fall, we must get our government back into the status of protecting the rights of citizens, not the profits of the insurance and legal industries.

]]> By: Mark, Denver, CO http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/07/03/lose-weight-or-else/#comment-9283 Mark, Denver, CO Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:09:27 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=244#comment-9283 I have been a business owner for 21 years. I wish I had a nickel for every time I've seen this same scenario over the past couple of decades. If a business is trying to make money by weaseling a few bucks out of their employees paychecks, that business is in big trouble. It means the core service or product of the company isn't selling. If I were an employee, I would be looking for my next job. If I were the business owner, I would be spending sleepless nights trying to figure out how to get business back on track. If I were a shareholder, I'd sell. These kind of tactics may make a few bucks in the short run, but the ill will it causes in the employees will tear the business apart in the long run. My advice, focus on what the business is in business to do. The rest is just a money losing distraction. I have been a business owner for 21 years. I wish I had a nickel for every time I've seen this same scenario over the past couple of decades.

If a business is trying to make money by weaseling a few bucks out of their employees paychecks, that business is in big trouble. It means the core service or product of the company isn't selling.

If I were an employee, I would be looking for my next job. If I were the business owner, I would be spending sleepless nights trying to figure out how to get business back on track. If I were a shareholder, I'd sell.

These kind of tactics may make a few bucks in the short run, but the ill will it causes in the employees will tear the business apart in the long run.

My advice, focus on what the business is in business to do. The rest is just a money losing distraction.

]]> By: Jack http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/07/03/lose-weight-or-else/#comment-9274 Jack Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:09:59 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=244#comment-9274 I think that businesses should offer, but not demand, access to services as weightloss and smoking cessation. If they do demand we lose weight and stop smoking, we should sue them, collectively and individually. More than 60% of the US population is overweight. Overweight workers do good work and are conscientious workers. Businesses in this country keep saying , they cannot find enough qualified workers. They want their cake and eat it too. Stop picking on people for their habits. It's their life. All this bull from companies about being concerned about their people is pure BS. They want lower insurance premiums, pure and simple. I'm overwieight and I smoke and that's the way I'll stay. Thank-you very much. I think that businesses should offer, but not demand, access to services
as weightloss and smoking cessation. If they do demand we lose weight and
stop smoking, we should sue them, collectively and individually. More than
60% of the US population is overweight. Overweight workers do good work and
are conscientious workers. Businesses in this country keep saying , they
cannot find enough qualified workers. They want their cake and eat it too.
Stop picking on people for their habits. It's their life.

All this bull from companies about being concerned about their people is
pure BS. They want lower insurance premiums, pure and simple. I'm
overwieight and I smoke and that's the way I'll stay. Thank-you very much.

]]> By: Kevin Kennemer http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/07/03/lose-weight-or-else/#comment-9273 Kevin Kennemer Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:09:19 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=244#comment-9273 Dear Mina, if the CEO's motive is purely to help employees, providing incentives is certainly a commendable act. The CEO's motives, however, should be carefully scrutinized. As a human resource executive I have seen C-Level executives create hostile working environments for weight challenged employees. What if they don't lose the wait? Do they mysteriously get laid off or fired for other "non-related" reasons? It is easy to say these non-disciplined employees are "fat" because they eat too much or raid the refridgerator at night for ice cream. There are legitimate health conditions, i.e. depression, certain medication side affects, that affect employee weight gain. My concern is that there is a rising tide of hatred towards overweight people in corporate America. Doctors know certain individuals have a predisposition towards gaining weight. Too much emphasis has been placed on outward appearance rather than results. Is the next step in the evolutionary benefit incentive chain a bonus if my father did not have the prostrate cancer gene? Why not provide incentives to employees based on their DNA makeup? I think that is where this is headed. Dear Mina, if the CEO's motive is purely to help employees, providing
incentives is certainly a commendable act. The CEO's motives, however,
should be carefully scrutinized. As a human resource executive I have seen
C-Level executives create hostile working environments for weight challenged
employees. What if they don't lose the wait? Do they mysteriously get laid
off or fired for other "non-related" reasons? It is easy to say these
non-disciplined employees are "fat" because they eat too much or raid the
refridgerator at night for ice cream. There are legitimate health
conditions, i.e. depression, certain medication side affects, that affect
employee weight gain.

My concern is that there is a rising tide of hatred towards overweight
people in corporate America. Doctors know certain individuals have a
predisposition towards gaining weight. Too much emphasis has been placed on
outward appearance rather than results.

Is the next step in the evolutionary benefit incentive chain a bonus if my
father did not have the prostrate cancer gene? Why not provide incentives
to employees based on their DNA makeup? I think that is where this is
headed.

]]> By: JR, St. Louis, MO http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/07/03/lose-weight-or-else/#comment-9266 JR, St. Louis, MO Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:41:53 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=244#comment-9266 It's about managing risk and money. Individual anecdotes notwithstanding, those who smoke and are overweight cost companies more through insurance claims and reduced productivity. I think it's perfectly reasonable to offer those who participate in programs designed to mitigate that risk substantial discounts over those that don't. It's about managing risk and money. Individual anecdotes notwithstanding, those who smoke and are overweight cost companies more through insurance claims and reduced productivity. I think it's perfectly reasonable to offer those who participate in programs designed to mitigate that risk substantial discounts over those that don't.

]]> By: Lincoln, East Pittsburgh, PA. http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/07/03/lose-weight-or-else/#comment-9253 Lincoln, East Pittsburgh, PA. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:54:33 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=244#comment-9253 Is the fact that an employee is paid money separate this person from slavery? They *employ* you, they don't *own* you! This began with the anti-smokers in management- "either you live like I do, or get out!" is their mantra. "Live and let live" has no place in modern America. From the city dwellers who don't own cars and believe that everyone else shouldn't either, to this current workplace paradigm of imposing my lifestyle values on you, America has become a nation of risk-averse busybodies willing to go to any length, no matter how outlandish or bizarre it may seem, with "cost" being the buzzword. You want to live your lifestyle, fine. Just don't tell me that I have to follow your lead. It's a workplace, not a gulag! Is the fact that an employee is paid money separate this person from slavery?
They *employ* you, they don't *own* you!

This began with the anti-smokers in management- "either you live like I do, or get out!" is their mantra. "Live and let live" has no place in modern America.
From the city dwellers who don't own cars and believe that everyone else shouldn't either, to this current workplace paradigm of imposing my lifestyle values on you, America has become a nation of risk-averse busybodies willing to go to any length, no matter how outlandish or bizarre it may seem, with "cost" being the buzzword.

You want to live your lifestyle, fine.
Just don't tell me that I have to follow your lead.

It's a workplace, not a gulag!

]]> By: Peter T, Minneapolis, MN http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/07/03/lose-weight-or-else/#comment-9252 Peter T, Minneapolis, MN Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:41:05 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=244#comment-9252 Businesses shouldn't be allowed to fire someone for legal activity outside work, but the healthcare premiums should include a health promoting component. Businesses shouldn't be allowed to fire someone for legal activity outside work, but the healthcare premiums should include a health promoting component.

]]> By: Cody M, Montgomery Texas http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/07/03/lose-weight-or-else/#comment-9245 Cody M, Montgomery Texas Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:02:49 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=244#comment-9245 I have been on the healthier work place band wagon for some time now. For the last year I have watched what I ate, Loosing 110 pounds in the process with 60 to 70 left to go, I have quit a 10 year smoking habit and a 25 year tobacco use habit( I chewed Loose Leaf tobacco before I smoked). I started this change in my life too late as I have recently undergone a Quintuple Bypass operation to repair the damage that I did to myself. No one forced me to eat or to smoke but I did both due to my addictive behavior patterns. I hope that I can help one other person to see that it is never too late to get healthy and prevent a major illness. I read Ken in Chelsea's comment and cringed at what condition his lungs must be in. He may not be showing outright symtoms of bad lung or heart but I would be willing to wager that a through examination of both would prove otherwise. My wife still smokes after seeing what I have gone through and it is a real sadness in my life to know what she is doing to herself on a daily basis. No one encouraged me to get healthier I made the decision and with Gods help and guidance I will meet my goals. Since I have started this effort I have made the simple decision not to furnish high fat foods at lunchs during meetings. This has met with a wide range of comments and both praise and critisism. I will continue to carry out this plan as it hurts no one. Food is still provided but healthy options and not high fat high calorie options. Ironically you can eat a lot more volume of the healthy stuff.I would like to see Insurance companies make a big step forward in offering reduced insurance costs for healthier employees. I thinks that ultimately that will be the carrot that companies need to justify and truly helthier work place. I have been on the healthier work place band wagon for some time now. For the last year I have watched what I ate, Loosing 110 pounds in the process with 60 to 70 left to go, I have quit a 10 year smoking habit and a 25 year tobacco use habit( I chewed Loose Leaf tobacco before I smoked). I started this change in my life too late as I have recently undergone a Quintuple Bypass operation to repair the damage that I did to myself. No one forced me to eat or to smoke but I did both due to my addictive behavior patterns. I hope that I can help one other person to see that it is never too late to get healthy and prevent a major illness. I read Ken in Chelsea's comment and cringed at what condition his lungs must be in. He may not be showing outright symtoms of bad lung or heart but I would be willing to wager that a through examination of both would prove otherwise. My wife still smokes after seeing what I have gone through and it is a real sadness in my life to know what she is doing to herself on a daily basis. No one encouraged me to get healthier I made the decision and with Gods help and guidance I will meet my goals. Since I have started this effort I have made the simple decision not to furnish high fat foods at lunchs during meetings. This has met with a wide range of comments and both praise and critisism. I will continue to carry out this plan as it hurts no one. Food is still provided but healthy options and not high fat high calorie options. Ironically you can eat a lot more volume of the healthy stuff.I would like to see Insurance companies make a big step forward in offering reduced insurance costs for healthier employees. I thinks that ultimately that will be the carrot that companies need to justify and truly helthier work place.

]]> By: JAB http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/07/03/lose-weight-or-else/#comment-9222 JAB Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:54:37 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=244#comment-9222 Anyone can dispute anything, however it would be difficult for someone to dispute that a more fit and healthy lifestyle is worse than a the alternative. I do not exercise regularly, I drink to much and I smoke, though I am not overweight (because I am careful what I eat) and I am relatively active. I believe some folks just need a bit more of an incentive than some others, and I would WELCOME my employer instituting a "quit smoking or quit your job" policy. That would certainly be sufficient incentive for me to quit. Anyone can dispute anything, however it would be difficult for someone to dispute that a more fit and healthy lifestyle is worse than a the alternative. I do not exercise regularly, I drink to much and I smoke, though I am not overweight (because I am careful what I eat) and I am relatively active. I believe some folks just need a bit more of an incentive than some others, and I would WELCOME my employer instituting a "quit smoking or quit your job" policy. That would certainly be sufficient incentive for me to quit.

]]> By: mike, indianapolis in http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/07/03/lose-weight-or-else/#comment-9221 mike, indianapolis in Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:14:14 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=244#comment-9221 While I understand smoking has become evil (even though smokers pay additional tax to cover health issues) when do we start taxing and punishing thoes that over eat, have a couple of beers on the weekend, drinks at dinner,or fail to take medication so their sleep habits don't cause medical problems? Perhaps this is a good thing ..tell everyone to always eat well don't drink and be in bed by 9. We Should even have a police force to patrole peoples homes to make sure they comply... While I understand smoking has become evil (even though smokers pay additional tax to cover health issues) when do we start taxing and punishing thoes that over eat, have a couple of beers on the weekend, drinks at dinner,or fail to take medication so their sleep habits don't cause medical problems? Perhaps this is a good thing ..tell everyone to always eat well don't drink and be in bed by 9. We Should even have a police force to patrole peoples homes to make sure they comply…

]]> By: Robert, LA CA http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/07/03/lose-weight-or-else/#comment-9220 Robert, LA CA Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:57:59 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=244#comment-9220 Pay the extra premium for that freedom? Sound alot like living back in the Soviet Union era. How about if I say to you, companies CEO's should have a salary reduction of 50%. Can someone please justified a $20 million a year salary for a CEO? But you as a hard working American have to make the sacrifice. Think about it. Pay the extra premium for that freedom? Sound alot like living back in the Soviet Union era. How about if I say to you, companies CEO's should have a salary reduction of 50%. Can someone please justified a $20 million a year salary for a CEO? But you as a hard working American have to make the sacrifice. Think about it.

]]> By: Frank S. Jackson, Mississippi http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/07/03/lose-weight-or-else/#comment-9217 Frank S. Jackson, Mississippi Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:08:46 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=244#comment-9217 I would like to respond to the somment about what istheir business what I do when I leave work? For companies that pay part or all of their employee health premiums, employee lifestyles (smoking, overeating, etc.) may lead to higher medical claims/ premiums. Employers pay these higher costs, thereby making it their business....and the taxpayers as well for those on Medicaid and Medicare. There is not enough money in this country for people to live any way they please and expect others to foot part or all of the bill. I would like to respond to the somment about what istheir business what I do when I leave work? For companies that pay part or all of their employee health premiums, employee lifestyles (smoking, overeating, etc.) may lead to higher medical claims/ premiums. Employers pay these higher costs, thereby making it their business….and the taxpayers as well for those on Medicaid and Medicare. There is not enough money in this country for people to live any way they please and expect others to foot part or all of the bill.

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