Weighty matter

I get really angry when, every time the subject of obesity crops up on any TV news programme, close-up film of peoples’ supposedly substantial midriffs and backsides are shown to illustrate the problem.

Were any of these “examples” asked for their consent? I doubt it. What implicit criteria were the cameramen/women using to select these individuals as qualifying examples? Put yourself in the mind of one of these victims.

They and many others will have no problem recognising themselves. This is an abusive, bullying practice and should be stopped immediately before it precipitates any tragic response from a sensitive individual. ROBERT FERGUSON New Gilston

Leven, Fife