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a win for non-pc crowd
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watch the vid, a bunch of out of town little people filed a petition
http://fox2now.com/2015/07/16/freeburg-high-school-mascot-name-will-remain/
Freeburg High School mascot name will remain
FREEBURG, IL (KTVI) - The Midgets will remain; a big decision from Freeburg High School over the future of its controversial mascot.
There was passionate public comment Thursday evening as a majority of speakers came to support the mascot.
The district took on the name because of a David and Goliath type of story when its basketball team performed well despite not being very tall.
It's since become a badge of honor for many residents, but the name is also offensive to the group Little People of America, who petitioned the board to change the name.
One speaker hoped the pride the community feels over the mighty Midgets will be a source of pride for little people, while others who spoke against the mascot believe the vote of approval sends the wrong message.
http://fox2now.com/2015/07/16/freeburg-high-school-mascot-name-will-remain/
Freeburg High School mascot name will remain
FREEBURG, IL (KTVI) - The Midgets will remain; a big decision from Freeburg High School over the future of its controversial mascot.
There was passionate public comment Thursday evening as a majority of speakers came to support the mascot.
The district took on the name because of a David and Goliath type of story when its basketball team performed well despite not being very tall.
It's since become a badge of honor for many residents, but the name is also offensive to the group Little People of America, who petitioned the board to change the name.
One speaker hoped the pride the community feels over the mighty Midgets will be a source of pride for little people, while others who spoke against the mascot believe the vote of approval sends the wrong message.
Comments
[:D][:D][:D]
being vertically challenged ( not as much as some but for a fellow I am well when I was in Japan I was normal [:)][B)][B)] ) and being David got me twice [;)][:I][:I]
you guys have me covered [:D][:D]
by the way does not bother me in the least bit . I have heard every short joke or pun and had the song short people got no reason played or sung in my honor to no end [:D]
several years ago they had a program on one of the countless cable channels the short people were the only minority not protected by a volume / pages / of laws .
amazing what this country is becoming so PC its just dragging every thing down and making a ton of money for the lawyers
Or would Snow White complain?
glad they won the first round but I sure the government will some how step in and declare it wrong on some morel issue .
[:D][:D][:D]
being vertically challenged ( not as much as some but for a fellow I am well when I was in Japan I was normal [:)][B)][B)] ) and being David got me twice [;)][:I][:I]
you guys have me covered [:D][:D]
by the way does not bother me in the least bit . I have heard every short joke or pun and had the song short people got no reason played or sung in my honor to no end [:D]
several years ago they had a program on one of the countless cable channels the short people were the only minority not protected by a volume / pages / of laws .
amazing what this country is becoming so PC its just dragging every thing down and making a ton of money for the lawyers
ever try heightening ? [:D]
I have a friend that's 5'6" I think ? , he has the worst case of little man syndrome ive ever seen, wears 2" boots all day, and will throw down at the drop of a hat over his height , I don't get it myself I come from a family who's height tops out at 5'8" , but im 6' my mother was 5'2", sister the same as well as most other relatives, no one ever was self conscious over their height
"Short people got,No ______ __ ____".
Good Stuff:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFmv22ghzQw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NvgLkuEtkA
Woody[:D]
Maybe they could be called the Dwarfs?
Or would Snow White complain?
Snow White wouldn't care, but Sleepy, Dopey, Doc, Bashful, Sneezy, Grumpy and ... uh ... er ... oh, yeah, John Boy might not like it.
"Short people got,No ______ __ ____".
[:D]Awright! Randy Newman! My man![:D]
I could write a book on what happens at a bus station
Too old to live...too young to die...
I agree
It a sad fact but only going to get worse I am sure there is a endless line just waiting there turn to get there "rights" validated
and some way to get funding from the government .
(except the average white man who are screwed )
quote:Originally posted by Oakie
Jesus H Christ, I am offended by the word offended. Everyone is offended today and everything is racist. This country need Reagan back and we as a nation need to grow a pair of balls. If i offend someone today, they can kiss my piney *. Getting sick of this crap. If your a midget, it wasn't intended to offend you, it was done as a badge of honor. Suck it up cupcake and put your big girl panties on is what I would have told those people at the meeting. God I would love to run this country and tell everyone what I think on a national stage.[:(!] Oakie