Listen, I was fat. I was classified as "morbidly obese" by my doctor, it is listed in my health history by my doctor. He even referred to it when I saw him last that since I wasn't that way anymore he didn't get to charge my insurance anymore.
Anyway, I've been clear that a big part of my losing weight was due to health concerns. At best I was going to be a cripple and at worst, probably an early heart attack. So I worked my ass off and lost a pile of weight.
Before losing weight I didn't like to fly, airplane seats are small, and have limited leg room, so being fat and tall made the experience miserable. Now I can at least sit in the seat, although I still don't have nearly enough leg room.
So, my question is this. If we're going to accomodate fat people, sorry "plus sized travellers" with free *complimentary* seats, so they are comfortable, why the fuck is it ok to punish tall passengers like me? I suppose I could have my legs amputated so I don't get crushed in coach, but that's extreme. I can't CHANGE my fucking height, but 99% of plus sized passengets can CHANGE THEIR WEIGHT.
So I'll ask Southwest airlines this. Why do you care about fat passengers, but not tall ones? Why can someone who weighs 300 pounds get a free seat so they're comfortable, but not someone who's 6'4"? If they need a seat, fine, but ask them to pay for it, just like you demand that I pay if my bag is 51 pounds...
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