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Linda Bergthold: Too Fat to Be a Surgeon General?

Posted by pia • July 23, 2009 • Printer-friendly

surgeongennom Another sad day in the life of accomplished women being scrutinized by the media for their size and not their smarts. When will the madness end? This piece adds an interesting perspective to the hefty and healthy debate.

Linda Bergthold: Too Fat to Be a Surgeon General?

The Huffington Post

The latest idiocy to come out of the media is the accusation that President Obama's nominee for Surgeon General is "too fat". She may be a size 18 or even 20, opines the not so skinny themselves broadcasters and commenters on Fox News.

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