You know, I agree with you all - women in general work harder to get ahead. I work for the government, have for the last 10 years or so,and I found early in my career that theywill promote a less intelligent slim man over a fat woman - doesn't matter how smart, the perception is that to be promoted to management you have to be presentable in a suit. Women that were promoted, myself included, back in the mid 90's, were still treated as second class management - and heaven forbid you should have strong opinions.

Anyway, before i go on a tirade, I have to say that as horrible as it is, it is the reality - fat people - especially women are treated very differently in our society, and it really makes me sick!.