Glenn Beck to Fat People - "I Say Let Them Die!"

As an American, I am glad we have Beck, it would seem 500k people came to his rally also feel the same way. Glad he is not in Englad, which is a country with the some of the worst teeth.

Try "CBS News commissioned a crowd estimate by the company AirPhotosLive.com. The network reported that AirPhotosLive estimated the crowd at 87,000 people. But they noted that with a margin of error of 9,000, 'between 78,000 and 96,000 attended the rally.'" That's LESS THAN 100,000. NOT a half million!!!

iowachap, I don't think insulting me is called for. You don't even know the state of my teeth so that's a bit unfair. At least us Brits have a PERSONALITY! We don't rely on our teeth to look good, it all comes from the inside. Just ask Ricky Gervais who refuses to have his teeth whitened for the Yanks.

"If you're going to be working with nitroglycerin, you need to NOT shake the damned bottle!!" Excellent, I really like that! Thanks. Annie

"My concern was his comment about letting them die and punish their enablers." But see he was saying that is what the government would do. He was not advocating this. Annie used a snippet from a blog that is well known for lying. If she actually watched the program or read the UNEDITED transcript she'd know that and so would you. It wasn't anything Beck, or any other radio/tv personality said that caused criminals to attack innocent Muslims (and some non-Muslims). Those people were thugs just looking for an excuse to attack someone. Either way that was a completely different situation. Muslims actually KILLED thousands of people so they were seen as a threat to ignorant people who saw all muslims as terrorists. Nobody is claiming that fat people are killing anyone.

My concern was his comment about letting them die and punish their enablers. Just as there were some in the fringes who decided that abortion clinics deserved "an eye for an eye", comments like that could bring out another element in the fringes. Just like the assumption that all Muslims are terrorists and all those who wear turbans are Muslim caused some of the more radical types to kill innocent people in retaliation for the 2001 attacks, there are just some things that are best left unsaid, even if thought. Or rephrased in a way that prevent it from sounding like that is something you want to happen. I just think in the current volatile arena, everyone needs to be careful how they say almost anything. I'm not talking political correctness - I'm just talking about the fringe element (not all of Beck's followers, some of whom I know who would never condone harming anyone). I stated that I actually agree with the idea that if I want to overeat, it's MY business, not big brother's. Your response, Taskr would seem to imply that I meant that even I would go out killing fat people when I myself AM fat!! Hello?

I know that he was mostly referring to people who weigh 400 to 800 lbs, but there are many people who listen to his show, and many of those people are considered over-weight and obese. The majority of the men and women in this country are over-weight and obese, and he should know that by saying that, he is certainly going to offend many of listeners.

I KNOW what he "really said" and I already POSTED what he really said, Taskr. Annie

Just to be clear rogue, he's not talking about anyone who weighs 220 lbs. Annie's source edited the transcript to make it look that way, but here's what he really said. "I mean the people who like their skin grows into the couch and then, you know, they call the fire department and they cut them out of the wall and then they have to bring in the truck and then they take them to the hospital?" Now typically, people at that point weigh 400 to 800 lbs. and you don't get to that weight quickly or easily. Now while his words may have been insensitive, his point was to say that these people have the RIGHT to be fat if they want. They have the right to CHOOSE to eat food that will eventually kill them.

Well Palin might run, but that's highly unlikely and even if she did, she'd almost definitely lose. Beck has never showed any interest in running. He's a fat mouth like Limbaugh. They both talk a good game, but really want nothing to do with being an actual politician because it's far easier to mouth off about a job you'll never do.

Who are "they"? Beck isn't a politician and hasn't run for any office. He's not even a republican and consistently criticizes members of both parties. He's basically a libertarian, but then I've seen him go after libertarians as well so I'm really not sure who the "they" are that you are referring to.

Palin beck are the they I am refering to as it is rumored that these two people are going to be running together in 2012 if Palin wins the primary I am guessing or they may run as independents that would be interesting.

My thoughts exactly! Annie

That was Alan Grayson and he said "Don't get sick", but if you do, "Die quickly". Beck doesn't care about anyone but himself and his own wallet! Annie

I'm not sure how the transcript was edited, and it certainly wasn't pertinent to the discussion if it was. I DID get this "from actual Beck"; after having seen clips on other shows I caught it on reruns. I don't think I missed much, if any, of his rant. Anyway, I'm also a smoker and I agree with what you write. We certainly DO have the right to smoke but we should accept the consequences. The same goes for eating tons of food that's bad for you. The thing is, to ACCEPT the consequences, one must be AWARE of them and when it comes to eating right, one has to know if they're not. Therefore, while I'd never be in favor of making smoking illegal or banning somebody's idea of unhealthy foods and beverages I have no problem with information being made available about them. Once more, I must repeat, I don't CARE about the context of what Beck was saying. Unless someone can "prove" to me he didn't say those five words - which can't be proven since he DID say them - he was still wrong! I thought you didn't believe in the whole "left and right" concept, X? Annie

I don't believe in the left/right concept. But I find so many people still do, that it is how I must frame my statements. Yes, he did say those words. Again, so what? Explain to me why he is wrong.

Huh??? I'd be "protecting" any group of people about whom someone crudely made such a remark, for what it's worth. Do YOU think it was an appropriate thing to say for someone who portends to want to "bring God back to America" and "restore honor"? I don't and that's why I felt compelled to leapfrog over several other responses to addres your post. Annie

The funny thing is, if you look at the real transcript and not the blog-edited version, you'd see he wasn't even attacking them. He was defending their right to eat burgers and fries even if it killed them. Annie was just eager to believe what she read on a blog without checking the facts.

Appropriate? Probably not. But my particular feelings? Depends. I haven't heard it. I only read it per your post. But I've been pretty clear about where I stand on Beck. I just find it amusing that Beck insulting "fat" people finally gets people on the side of "fat" people. Whereas when the fast food nazis and their ilk pile it on "fat" people about needing to be controlled, it's usually mumsville.

No matter what "else" he said or how he meant it, he said, "I say let them die"! You're right, he sure is racking it in! Annie

You're right, Beck says what he wants to say; the sad thing is much of what he says are LIES! Annie

And you missed her point as well. She's aware of that. But, his comment is a dangerous one to make in this very volatile political atmosphere. Too many people on the fringe just looking for a trigger.

So, YOU tell me, Taskr. How ARE they going to control what food we eat? For someone who is so incensed because he thinks I didn't read the whole transcript, you sure have no problem with responding to a post you apparently didn't read entirely. It doesn't matter what else he said; "I say let them die" was a horrible thing for someone to say, especially someone who likes to talk so much about God. Annie