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...Quentin Tarantino called Fahrenheit 9/11 "the first movie ever made to justify an acceptance speech.") By now Michael Moore, lone wolf, has morphed into Michael Moore Inc. And also Michael Moore, target. He is the subject of a book-length blast from the right, Michael Moore Is a Big Fat Stupid White Man, and a forthcoming documentary, Michael Moore Hates America. In political if not economic power, he is as big as the guys he used to track down...
...Squaronians." Over the years, they have included the locally celebrated Mekhong Kurt, Generous George, Speedo Keith and a host of other larger-than-life characters, some of whom have been bouncing around Bangkok for decades. After more than a few fingers of bourbon, Squaronians delight in chewing the fat under the Texas Aggie flag and the moth-eaten Cape buffalo head that?alongside yellowed Waylon Jennings and Kitty Wells record covers?grace the bar's wood-paneled walls. They'll wax nostalgic over fortunes made and squandered, over women loved and comrades lost. They'll whisper of gun running...
...there are people in many other countries who have the same genes as Americans but not the same problems. Maybe our habit of blaming others, faulting our ancestors or suing McDonald's--instead of admitting that obesity is our problem and we must fix it--is what made us fat in the first place. DOUG FARQUHAR Washington...
...America getting fat? Because this is the country of drive-through everything. But we shouldn't blame fast-food restaurants, nor should the government get involved and tell us what we cannot eat. Common sense is the answer. Instead of driving to the nearest grocery store, take a walk. America has bigger issues to worry about. DANA SAWYER Williamsport...
...disagree with the experts who blame obesity on everything from our caveman mentality to our survival instinct. We didn't evolve into tubs of lard in one generation. For too long we've been feeding our kids prepackaged garbage instead of meals. It is no wonder we are fat. Instead of relying on the false promises of every fad and unhealthy diet out there, I suggest Americans stick to eating in moderation and exercising regularly. TIM J. WATT Harpswell, Maine...