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In this great land of opportunity, inspiring tales about overcoming adversity have a built-in audience. Racists, misogynists, and bullies are defeated and the populace rejoices. Down with discrimination! Celebrate diversity!
Except for fat people. They have a problem of their own making. A war has been declared against them, and everyone agrees on the solution: fat people need to eat a healthy diet and, according to the First Lady, get moving!
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