He points out that private health insurance companies are not allowed to bill overweight customers because their state no longer allows it. He says if these customers aren't charged for the consequences of their bad habits, it doesn't incentivize them at all. Many people may disagree or agree with how money is spent by the government. I think Balko is missing a key point about people and their health. Michelle Obama's perspective from her position as leader of "Let Move!" " campaign. The rise of obesity in America is unfortunately on the rise. “Obesity will cost the United States an estimated $344 billion in medical expenses by 2018, or about 21 percent of health care costs” (USA Today). The results affect our money and it's easy to blame obesity. While I agree that obesity costs us money, in the long run it is one of many non-obesity issues that need to be addressed. People might object that the reason not only adults but also young children are more likely to be overweight and have health problems in the future is because of their parents. Parents do not intentionally want to harm their children and want the best for them. It is true that children admire