Southwest Airlines recently announced plans to strictly enforce a policy that asks passengers too large for its seats to purchase an extra fare. What do you think?

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  Making the obese pay more is fine, but waving them into their seats with fluorescent-orange batons is too much.

  Chris George
  Systems Analyst

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  As a man who once lost 100 pounds, I say to hell with them—it's their fault they're fat. As a man who gained the 100 pounds back, I say have a heart, Southwest Airlines.

  Robert Russell
  Cashier

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  That explains the 'Test Your Ass Dimensions' frame at the check-in counter.

  Donna Koechner
  Homemaker

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  I hope this controversy escalates. I would love to see that picket line.

  Fred Issel
  Delivery Driver

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  Perhaps the overweight passenger could help offset the price of the extra seat by, say, serving as a screen for the in-flight movie.

  Phil Lyman
  Stockbroker

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  Overweight people fully deserve the dignity they have denied themselves for so long.

  Meredith Poole
  Massage Therapist