If there is one thing that has been very difficult for people to except through the ages is that people come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and belief systems. We claim to be a civilized society, and we run around yelling "Equality! Equality!", but there is still so much hating?

I say, enough is enough.

Its time to face reality; there is little more equality in our world than there was 300 years ago. What do we see on TV? In the news? In pictures? Skinny, attractive, and rich people, who are usually white and sometimes black. Not to mention that homosexuality is almost forbidden on TV. How is this equality?

As a "slightly" overweight person myself, I am mainly going to be addressing the issue of inequality against people who aren't as thin as lampposts. Unfortunately, a large percent of American society is overweight; there is no arguing that. But this problem either is a) hereditary, so its not even the persons fault, or b) bad eating/ exercise habits. For myself (and I'm guessing for other people as well), I experience two things in society; 1) People constantly (and annoyingly) brining to my attention that I have to lose weight, and 2) Ridicule and prejudice.

I know that, mostly, people mean well when they mention we have weight to loose...over and over again. But, I believe, it can get to a point when it is abusive. So, what is my response now? "Look, I know I have weight to lose, I am not blind!" Obviously overweight people know that they need to lose weight- and so does society- so why harass us? We get it! The thing to do now is either except us the way we are now, or not! I'm not saying that support here and there isn't helpful, because believe me, it is, but people have to learn the difference between help and abuse.

For anyone is reading this and overweight, i encourage you to tell that person, or people, in your life to back off a bit, and start accepting. We all know we have to change- everyone has something that needs to be changed. But in order for there to be peace, love, and acceptance, the annoying harassing about loosing weight has to stop. Plus, all you who are overweight, you will feel so much better when you learn to except yourself- because you need to learn who you are, and not let your body get in the way of letting other learn who you are too.

I've been overweight for most of my life- because of this I have never had a girlfriend and social interactions can be difficult too. And I know it hurts everyone of us when we get those side way glances from the "thin members of society". But who cares? I know who I am, and I know what I need to do, and I am a very happy person because of it. It's important to not feel like there is no reason to make changes to your life, because it is unhealthy and dangerous- as you know. But The only way you can feel confidant enough to make the changes is if you find who you are fist, and bring that out for people to see, to help them see past the body.

If your not overweight and you are reading this...please, give us a break. We all have a part to play in acceptance of other people. Do you know your role?

Tags & Keywords : Self Help, Society, Opinion