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I don't want to the word banned. I'm in a minority because as a dwarf so many of my fellow ankle-punchers hate this word. Their argument is that the word "midget" is just as bad as the "n-word" in reference to black people. Whoa. Really? Listen, when someone says the n-word your body tenses up and a rush of images come to your head of boats, chains, firehoses, dogs, Rosa Parks, lynching, whips, and Flava Flav. What comes to your head when you hear the word "midget?" Happiness. Cotton Candy, cheesy organ music, and laughter. Do not compare the struggle of the dwarf to that of the black man. We were not forced to come here on boats. (it was one canoe but who is counting?) Also, when you ban a word you are giving the word power. I don't want the word banned, then I get into an argument with someone and they feel they have this word they can throw out and win the argument. Words do not have that much power. If you call me a midget, I don't all of a sudden start talking in a high voice and hide a pot of gold. If you call a Mexican a "wetback" he doesn't immediately jump a fence and start picking strawberries yelling "CHINGA SU MADRE!" Why give a word power?
Most people when they say the word "midget" are not trying to be hateful. They just don't know what word to say. Dwarf and Little Person are the PC terms but I don't think those are the right words. When you say dwarf you think of Snow White and the dude who had an ax in Lord of the Rings. When you say Little Person, you think of a Mexican. (dude they are some short mofos) When you say midget, everyone knows exactly what you are talking about. I'm going to continue to say the word "midget" in my act. If dwarfs get mad at me and they march at my shows trying to get me banned. Awesome. I'll park a hot dog cart in front of them and block out 30 of the little guys. Actually I would invite them all in to watch my act for free. Because I feel my act sends a positive message about dwarfs. One word is not going to define my act and it will certainly not define me as a person. As a dwarf, I'm begging the FCC to not ban this word because I feel it will hurt more than it will help.
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Tammy Force AGREED! I like your term of ankle punchers...HA it is true. Now who are these...LPA.....are they tall? Or just sensitive....
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10 of 44Moreit's always nice to see a person standing up for what they believe and putting it in a way others understand....... more power to you honey
Amen Bro! No words should EVER be banned. Who has the right to tell me what I can and cant say? Most people know when and when to not use certain words if they have any class. Life is already to censored as it is. Thanks Tipper Gore and Hillary!
brad thats a great point
I love your blogs!
Ok, so I'm not technically a Little Person, but I am only 4'8, and that poses a whole hell of a lot of challenges for me (although probably not as much as actual Little People). I get called a "midget" all the time! Mostly in the terms of a loving nickname. I'd actually be kind of sad if they banned the word "midget". It's the closest term to describing my inbetween Little Person and Normal Height Person there is!
Why not try to ban all derogatory words? We can't. There are too many and it is too subjective! If something is derogatory in ones opinion, it isn't necessarily offensive to everyone. Tagging politically incorrect is words is sort of the buzz word of our society now. Will this debate matter in a few years? No, because even if they ban the word, people will still use it. Lets BAN censorship!
Your a Wonderful Person. I Had a son Who was a Little Person & The Way My Husband & I Would Have Raised Him He would be Just Like You a Jokester, I Feel He Is Now Probably annoying His Great Grandmother & Draggin His Brothers In On It. He Would Probably Agree With You Much Love & Stay Sooo Cool ! XOXOX
Hi Brad!
I don't know if you remember me, probably not but it's ok haha I just wanted to say I actually agree w/ you on this. As much as I hate the word and I find it highly offensive, I don't think it should be banned.
"Also, when you ban a word you are giving the word power. I don't want the word banned, then I get into an argument with someone and they feel they have this word they can throw out and win the argument."
My thoughts exactly. And I def. agree it's because people just don't know. I don't believe or assume its because people are trying to be hateful (of course there are exceptions) Anyhow~ Keep up your awesome work you are so funny =)
Doris
btw i'm a 3'6" dwarf/midget/lp
I was on Opie and Anthony this morning talking about the same thing. I don't think it is offensive at all.