g time listener of Laura Inhgaram, this is especially difficult for me.. Growing up as an obese child was hard for me. I had no older brother or sister to talk to or take up for me. My weight was always an issue for me. After graduating college, instead of going to law schol like I had planned, I joined the fire department. I became a paramedic in this time, all while having to try harder and go the extra mile because of my weight. It seemed to me as if the horrors from my youth followed me into adulthood. Comments about my weight were plenty from co-workers, and that made me work much harder and always be defensive.
I had many awards in my fire/EMS career. Going that extra mile paid off. In 2002, my weight soared to 505 lbs. I STILL did my job. I was blessed with a big frame. But, my health suffered. I had gastric bypass surgery. I lost 200 lbs. in 6 months. I now weigh 254 lbs., and am in the best shape I have ever been. I had the surgery to save my life, not for vanity.
Meghan McCain was unfairly targeted by Laura Ingraham. The comment about Meghan being "plus sized" was totally uncalled for. That comment made me lose all respect for Ingraham. It was tasteless, classless, and totally uncalled for. Meghan is a beautiful, intelligent, and very well versed woman. She is a welcome change for the independent movement within the republican party. A fresh voice, if you will, for the future. She represents us..The future of the party.
Hearing Ingraham make those comments hurt me and probably hurt many others who continue to struggle with their weight. How can people continue to make these type comments, whether they be about weight, race, or gender, and expect to move this country forward. This is a sad statement on our society today. Just when we think we have gone forward, someone tries to take us a step back.
But, hold your heads up everyone. This can only make us stronger. Remember, we will get past this mindset eventually.. Andy Gilkison
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