A couple of weeks ago, a fourteen year old by the name of Jamey Rodemeyer ended his life due to bullying he was receving for being gay.
Around Labor Day, an eleven year old living in Canada by the name of Mitchell Wilson ended his own life after suffering depression and anxiety over being attacked by a fellow student who stole his I-Phone and slammed his face into the ground.. Mitchell had muscular dystrophy which makes the attack on him even more despicable!
A couple of days later, a seventeen year old by the name of Christopher Howell also took his own life after years of constant bullying.
When will teachers, principals, superintendents and even parents take more action? How about lawmakers? There is a serious problem here! These kids are taking their own lives because they feel that there is no hope; many of the right people are falling down on the job and they need to get off their asses and be more attentive to these kids! An anti-bullying program is not effective if it isn't enforced!
The following video is a slideshow of some of the lives lost due to this social disease!
Friday, September 30, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Peter Dinklage
The other night, on a commercial break from football, I tuned into the Emmys on Fox. At one particular time, I was able to witness a poignant moment. Peter Dinklage, a little person and a great actor, was awarded the Emmy for Best Supporting Actor in a miniseries or movie for his role in "Game of Thrones".
I don't have HBO, so I am unable to see it but it is great to see Hollywood finally giving some recognition to a little person instead of objectifying them as they have in the past by casting them mainly as oompa -loompas or a typical little person role (such as the ones in Wizard of Oz).
Little people are just as human as the rest of us and are just as capable! They are not here for us to laugh at and ridicule. Like some of us, they have families, real jobs and (In Mr Dinklage's case) can play serious roles.
Since Hollywood seems to have such an influence on many people and their prejudices, maybe this will help society look at little people in a different way; as humans!
I don't have HBO, so I am unable to see it but it is great to see Hollywood finally giving some recognition to a little person instead of objectifying them as they have in the past by casting them mainly as oompa -loompas or a typical little person role (such as the ones in Wizard of Oz).
Little people are just as human as the rest of us and are just as capable! They are not here for us to laugh at and ridicule. Like some of us, they have families, real jobs and (In Mr Dinklage's case) can play serious roles.
Since Hollywood seems to have such an influence on many people and their prejudices, maybe this will help society look at little people in a different way; as humans!
Monday, September 12, 2011
ABC engaging in heightism? George Stephanopoulos too short for "GMA"
Well...I hate to say I told you so.
Acording to TMZ, ABC and Good Morning America, in an effort to boost ratings, are considering getting rid of George Stephanopoulos, who, according to insiders at ABC doesn't quite measure up to his female co anchors and could lose his job to a former ESPN anchor who stands 6'3" and has sat at the desk of World News Tonight.
Oh no wait...height discrimination doesn't exist...lol.
Mr Stephanopoulos is a highly esteemed and revered journalist who worked very closely with President Clinton. He has hosted "This Week" before being replaced by Christian Amanpour.
If these rumors are indeed true, ABC should be truly ashamed of itself for engaging in this form of discrimination.
Here is the TMZ artcle!
http://www.tmz.com/person/george-stephanopoulos/
Acording to TMZ, ABC and Good Morning America, in an effort to boost ratings, are considering getting rid of George Stephanopoulos, who, according to insiders at ABC doesn't quite measure up to his female co anchors and could lose his job to a former ESPN anchor who stands 6'3" and has sat at the desk of World News Tonight.
Oh no wait...height discrimination doesn't exist...lol.
Mr Stephanopoulos is a highly esteemed and revered journalist who worked very closely with President Clinton. He has hosted "This Week" before being replaced by Christian Amanpour.
If these rumors are indeed true, ABC should be truly ashamed of itself for engaging in this form of discrimination.
Here is the TMZ artcle!
http://www.tmz.com/person/george-stephanopoulos/
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