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Old May 19, 2008 | 12:43 pm
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cynicAAl
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Originally Posted by Joka
But that would be "profiling" and OMG, the lawsuits would start Ain't right, but you know it would happen
The condition of obesity is not federally protected from discrimination.

Since AA's operating costs (fuel) are directly impacted by the weight carried, I see logic in charging by the pound. Give everyone a "free allowance" based on their body mass index, and upcharge for the rest.
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