DM: Fat Is A Security Risk? C’mon

Even more of a stretch is Mrs. Obama’s suggestion that childhood obesity is a threat to national security! “A recent study put the health care cost of obesity-related diseases at $147 billion a year,” Mrs. Obama said. “This epidemic also impacts the nation’s security, as obesity is now one of the most common disqualifiers for military service.” Do statements like that really have any impact other than sounding totally ridiculous? She goes on to say that we already know what the problem is and how to fix it. If that’s true why does the government have to get involved?/ Dogwalk Musings . More here .

Question: Do you agree w/Michelle Obama that childhood obesity is a threat to national security?