 BIG KIDS NEED LOVE TOO Anti-Gym is urging everyone to combat a rising U.S. epidemic by promoting legislation that formally defines childhood obesity as a form of child abuse with equal responsibilities and penalties to parents. In an open letter to Colorado representatives and relevant family agencies, Michael Karolchyk said, “Obese children suffer terribly from physical problems such as diabetes and heart disease, as well as from emotional distress including depression and social anxiety. How are these harms any different than the consequences of other types of abuse to a child’s well-being? Parents should be forced to accept legal responsibility for heaping ANY physical and emotional injuries upon their children, including obesity, and our leaders have a moral obligation to see that this happens immediately.” In pursuit of this important cause, Anti-Gym has entered into discussions with legislators and community leaders, is underwriting informative ads in Legislator Magazine, and is exploring options for securing a ballot initiative this year or the next. Clients and compassionate individuals are invited to contribute their energy, talent, and money in support of our efforts. Everyone else cares about the little children, it’s time we started caring about the big children too. Media Links: Ex-surgeon general: Obese kids now a national security issue Anti-Gym Press Release Michael Fights Fat on Fox’s The Morning Show Michael Points the Finger at Parents on Channel 7 News Every State Fails to Cut Obesity Obesity rates show no decline in US Colorado School Bans Tag on Its Playground |
