No surprise here:
Only 24 percent of Americans now find pudgy persons less attractive—a drop of 31 percentage points since 1985.
Duh. About two-thirds of American adults are now obese (more than 20 pounds overweight), according to the researchers who conducted the acceptance survey.
Majorities rule.
That’s why anti-smoking campaigns, laws and other restrictions are successful today. Few American adults now use tobacco.
Remember when divorce and extramarital relationships were socially unacceptable? No more: Most marriages now end in divorce and the number of shack-ups is staggering.
Remember when legal gambling was confined to Nevada or local dog- and horse-racing tracks? No more: Most states now sponsor lotteries to ease the burden on rebellious taxpayers.
Don’t be surprised when prostitution and recreational drugs are government-sanctioned and –controlled in America. (29 JANUARY 2006)
