There should be a minimum weight for runway models.

I would prefer to use the original definition. Ladies and gentlemen, we are here to discuss an extremely important issue. One that directly or indirectly relates to incredibly important issues such as world hunger, sexual deviance, public health, and (yes, really) U.S. hegemony and nuclear war. The issue we're discussing: should here be a minimum body weight for runway models? I believe the answer is yes, and hopefully I can convince you into my line of thinking. C1. A minimum body weight discourages obesity Obesity is a major problem in the developed world. Indeed, the United States in particular suffers from this, with over 1/3rd of its adult population being obese[1]. Creating a minimum body weight for models sends a powerful message that obesity is no longer acceptable. This will show the obese that they are by no means accepted among our most beautiful people, which will lead them to, in an attempt to be beautiful, exercise and lower the amount of obese people. The psychological principle of conformity tells us that once one person/institution does something, others are far more likely to follow. By restricting the weight of models, we open up the doors to allow for other instituions to follow the same path. This would logically lead to the obese feeling ostricized and zealously work towards reducing their obesity. The effects of this could be monumental. I'll explain a few.(i) Decline in world hungerWith less obese people, more food could be sent to developing nations becuse the obese will both eat less, and feel a need to do something else other than sit and watch T.V. When the worldwide demand for food declines, the law of supply and demand dictates that the price will go down. Therefore, charitable organizations can buy more food with their strectched budgets, thus saving more lives and helping more people. Also, the spurt of activity following a decline in obesity will help this. People who aren't obese will feel a need to do something productive, and perhaps will invest in a donation to a charity instead of a new reclining chair or television. (ii) U.S. hegemony will increaseObesity obviously hinders health. When 1/3rd of the members of a country is obese and likely can't run a mile without getting a heart attack, how can that country expect to remain successful on the battlefield? Although much of the modern battlefield involves technology and marksmanship physical strength is still very important. So if the U.S. has a huge percentage of its population unfit for military service, how can iit be expected to remain the military hegemon? Imagine how differently we would've fared in the second world war if 1/3rd+ of potential recruits were unfit to serve? Furthermore, the U.S. is consistently mocked for its obesity. Destroying this perception would increase our credibility in the international community. Even if the minimum body weight rule didnt actually effect obesity in the U.S., our hegemony would still be increased because nations will respect our obesity fighting efforts. U.S. hegemony allows us to project our power more effectively, and use our military muscle to discourage nuclear proliferation by hostile powers. Our ability to do these things could save literally millions of lives. (iii) The economy will be stimulatedWith more people trying to lose weight, more people will buy things such as exercise equipment, sports equipment, gym memberships, ect. This could stimulate our economy greatly. At the absolute minimum these positive effects will take place among potential models who need to lose weight. C2. Sexual Deviance is discouraged by a weight limit Morality is the fiber that binds our society together. Since the vast majority of people do not find excess body weight an attractive feature, those that do are likely deviants with a sexual fetish for obesity. Creating a minimum body weight for models gives a firm message to them that their lust for fat people is unacceptable. This will result in more of them turning to religion, or going to a therapist to solve their sexual frustrations rather than acting on them. Less sex means less STDs, less unwanted pregnancies, and more time spent doing productive things. This could save lives. C3. Public health increase Models are, in general, very beautiful. Most people admire beauty, so when there is a minimum body weight, some of our most beautiful people who would have previously been outright rejected will now turn to reducing their weight to meet their dream of modeling. Hearing insiring success stories like this will encourage people to eat right and exercise, so public health will increase. At the very least the health of potential models will increase. C4. Defends our perspective of beauty At one point in human history, being fat was considered attractive. We must not allow that to happen again. I will link he readers to this, a picture of Catherine the Great, considered highly attractive for her time: http://www.nndb.com...Here's a pic of a modern day attractive woman, Rosie huntington-whitley (new girl in the transformers movies) http://www.modelinia.com...Surely we can all detect a difference. Thus, to defend our perception of beauty you must affirm.Thank you.