Monday, July 6, 2009

The "M-Word" a no-no?!

Having some trouble figuring out what the “M-word” is?

Well...
The Little People of America(LPA) are calling on the FCC to ban the word “midget” from being aired on Broadcast Television. In their statement, LPA said that the word is just as offensive as any other racial slur. I found this to be quite interesting, as I have never really considered m****t offensive. The more I thought about it, however, the more I realized that m****t is more often than not used in a pejorative sense.


While many may not be taking this call to action seriously, I think that as this society continues to promote diversity and diversity consciousness, we must make sure to include everyone in that movement.

But as for the appropriate terminology…I think the LPA needs to get a little more creative.


I know that I am some inches away from being able to officially comment, but “Dwarf” or “Little People” seem just as offensive.

My words are up.


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