Editor:
I am writing in support of the article titled “Program helps workers diet” (Aug. 26, 2009) written by Lamar James.
While I agree completely with the college decision on creating this program, these are, however, certain points that I find valid that should be taken into consideration.
The main misconception of why people are overweight is because they have chosen to be like that.
In reality, the main factor is that of ignorance, in the sense that people do not know their calorie intake.
People also don’t know which foods can benefit them and which foods do harm to them.
By adding that program, people can learn and make a better decision of what they are deciding to eat.
My main concern, however, stands from the fact that you have to actually pay a fee to get into the class.
I feel that an education that is important to our society should be free for all individuals who wish to join the class, but are unable to because they aren’t able to pay the fee.
As students, we already have to pay fees for our regular classes and then pay for our books.
Also, we should consider people who wish to get healthy but are unable for financial reasons. Everyone should be taught the dangers of cheaper but convenient foods.
I believe that the program should be free in the spirit of utilitarianism.
They would be making a good contribution to society by educating people on what to eat and how much exercise they should do.
In a sense, everybody wins, because if Weight Watchers makes this program free, it will attract more people to join it.
Pedro Perez,
student
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