Discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its implications for businesses in making necessary accommodations for disabled people. However, there are currently several ongoing debates concerning whether certain conditions should be recognized as disabilities under the law. Consider and comment on the following questions:
1. Statistically, two in every three Americans are medically obese today. Should obesity be classified as a disability? What are the implications for businesses hiring obese employees under the ADA?
2. Should substance addiction be classified as a disability? If so, what threshold(s) should be used to substantiate an "addiction"? Does it depend on the kind of substance? For example, should addiction to controlled substances such as alcohol or tobacco be viewed differently under the law (for disability purposes) than addiction to illegal substances? What are the implications for businesses hiring "addicts"?