Should media ban anorexic/eating disorder models (part two)

“Clearly you have ignored what I had to say.” As evidenced by me quoting it? As con in this debate, it is my duty to argue against the resolution. “Who said Obama was a model?” He is the main public face of the Republican Party. Models serve as the public faces to advertise various products. While there are distinctions, there are many parallels. Also your reply it last time (along with issues of racism, witch trails, and the notion of wanting to hide a problem instead of fixing it, etc.) was literally “Gwyneth paltrow is not anorexic” [1]. As different races carry their weight differently, the issue of racism in application of this ban remains a firm danger. This is talk of banning people from certain lines of work based solely on appearance, if it can be done to one profession, it may be done to another… Or at the least them being shown by the media, which would make politics hard if a politician is banned from being shown by the media (by appearing on camera, they are aiding in the sales of all advertised products; therefore are doing the same role as a model), for unhealthy behavior or hurting someone’s self-esteem. “You are right. In fact, why would they hire anorexic models in the first place? That's why we DON'T WANT ANOREXIC MODELS. Gosh, do I have to repeat this every round?” This was in reply to me pointing out “A model passing out on the runaway from not eating, would harm the show. As this clearly demonstrates, the problem is self-regulating.” Thus by agreeing with me, you’ve conceded the problem is already self-regulating. If a problem is self-regulating, there is no use to a ban. “Let me ask you, when did I say I disliked their appearance?” Round1: “Do the models look anorexic? Yes.” You built a case around banning certain models, based on how they look (as opposed to any medical standard). That implies you dislike their appearance; how anorexic they look. “You really need to think of a new argument” I’ve got two good ones for you… Freedom of Speech Given that no reply has been made to the cross examination question, I am inferring that this ban would be done at the government level (otherwise any single media outlet banning the models, would be moot as others would capitalize on the opening in the market). “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances” [4]. Artistic expression receives special protection, even if it makes some people uncomfortable. Models are engaging in artistic expression; if their dietary choices are a part of it, it is also protected. Anorexic models are needed to fight anorexia I believe the problem should not be hidden from the world, it should be faced and the victims helped. One way they are helped is through awareness ad campaigns, ones which use models… A ban on anorexic models, would cripple efforts to fight the anorexia. Not to mention, prevent the creation of such pieces of artwork as the music video for Christina Aguilera’s song Beautiful [5]. Sources: [4] http://www.law.cornell.edu... [5] YouTube video