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To: Lane3 who wrote (47713)	2/2/2008 3:55:04 PM
From: Rambi	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 541421

I am not sure about how the program works at Dan's company... I know you get credits for walking or working out, and taking time to do relaxing things, so even if you are already slim, you would get credit. I know Dan's life insurance was affected by smoking (he doesn't) and weight. I agree with you that it is far too complicated to try to address every contributing factor fairly if at all. I am all for personal responsibility. And education seems the best approach for controlling negative behaviors.

To: Lane3 who wrote (47713)	2/2/2008 4:34:54 PM
From: Katelew	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 541421

People have to take physicals before getting life insurance and health insurance, or submit a recent physical. Rates are higher for smoker and obesity, or at least they used to be when I was insurance licensed. ****************************** You made some great points about not serving, say an obese diabetic, etc. When I read Rambi's post, I also immediately thought (as I always do) about the added cost to a McDonald's of administering such a policy, not to mention the lost revenues to such a fast food place. And who gets punished in the event such a policy wouldn't be followed by the restaurant? Do we have a food police?? <gg>