Re: Little Kingz - NY Press article

[Guest guest]

They say they are the first to have a band of LPs in the public eye? That

sort of gives them a large responsability of representing a people...One

hopes that the general public won't get the idea that they are representative

of all little people. I was struck by the opportunity they had to explain

that smoking did not stunt them and that this is a genetic condition. It

seems that it wasn't important to them what the public thinks about

LPs...except not to call them midgets.

I have conflicting feelings about this...Anyone else want to share an opinion

on this article?

Now, at least in my area, SED stands for Severe Emotional Disturbance. It is

hard to get people to understand as it is, without miss information being

published. Perhaps, this being my first exposure to this particular group, I

have mistaken their brand of humor....Or maybe they are exhibiting a lack of

self respect.

comments?

Willow

[Guest guest]

Great -- the public has learned not to use the " M " word.

Now do you think this can be done without the derogatory female stereotypes?

Nice to know that these guys are the poster children for LPA online. Makes me

proud to be a member.

Rose J.

[Guest guest]

I think this article goes under the category of NOT PG rated, PG-13 rated,

or R rated.

Freedom of the press is one thing but lack of good judgement is another.

This article should not have been posted on this listserve.

Just my pretty angry opinion,

Karin Redston

Shop Safely Online Without a Credit Card

http://www.rocketcash.com

[Guest guest]

Great article, thanks. Kudos to the Little Kingz for doing things on their

own terms. I get the impression LKz is going to teach entertainment media

a thing or two about how to market dwarfs instead of allowing themselves

to be made into just another tired circus act.

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[Guest guest]

Hmm Willow Isnt that from a Lucas movie and by the way how did we look in

that one. Well here i go again on my soap box But get a life I smoke I have

people all the time tell me that and you know what? i didnt start smoking

till i was 18 so there. And by the way between 18 and 25 I grew two inches

NOw onto the Kings I am Happy they are making it on there talent and not on

look at us were short come see us.Hmmm as a matter of fact I know lp's get

rolls because of our size.Thats great look at the movies we have been in Oz.

Your name sak Willow,Space Invaders.HMm and of course Star wars , Over the

rainbow, and of course the duck.and many more I am not a doctor I am I

am not a lawyer I am not a Police Officer I am not a pro football player I

am an Lp that has acted and owns my own business. So as for the Kings good

luck guys Givem Hell Bud

[Guest guest]

>I think this article goes under the category of NOT PG rated, PG-13 rated,

>or R rated.

>Freedom of the press is one thing but lack of good judgement is another.

>This article should not have been posted on this listserve.

>

>Just my pretty angry opinion,

>Karin Redston

Let's not forget, folks, that it's a violation of copyright law to

post an entire article on the listserv. So before anyone defends the

decision to post this article, keep in mind that it was illegal,

regardless of whether you think it was in bad taste.

And, yes, it was in bad taste. The Little Kingz don't bother me, and

I kind of got a kick out of the article when it appeared in the NY

Press. But that doesn't mean it belongs here.

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Dan Kennedy

Internet services coordinator

Little People of America, Inc.

http://www.lpaonline.org

[Guest guest]

I'm curious.. why was Wolfe's submitting this article in bad taste?

Does the article condone the band? No. Does LPA publicly condone the

band? No. Did the writer? Again, no. It's obviously giving everyone

including I, a taste [and varying good/bad viewpoints] of what is

being written out there about little people.

According to that link given, it was from the NY Press where *anyone*

can access it. I've seen far more stirring posts put on here versus

this stuff.

As far as my opinion, I agree with Willow b/c I also have conflicting

feelings about what was said [if we're supposed to be good

influences...towards women too...anyway] We as members, should be

aware what is being thrown out there, especially if the name LPA was

put in it.

My 2 cents. --Irene

> Let's not forget, folks, that it's a violation of copyright law to

> post an entire article on the listserv. So before anyone defends the

> decision to post this article, keep in mind that it was illegal,

> regardless of whether you think it was in bad taste.

>

> And, yes, it was in bad taste. The Little Kingz don't bother me, and

> I kind of got a kick out of the article when it appeared in the NY

> Press. But that doesn't mean it belongs here.

>

> ===========================================================

> Dan Kennedy

> Internet services coordinator

> Little People of America, Inc.

> http://www.lpa

[Guest guest]

I was shocked when I read this. The first part seemed innocent

enough. But the rest of it. I just skipped the rest. It definitely

NOT for children to read. If I had a child, I wouldn't Allow my child

to participate on this list until they were older. (Much older) I

would think people would have common sense to KNOW what's fine of

kids to read and what's just NOT appropriate! Even teenagers without

children of their own know what is appropriate. I think that was poor

judgement on posting this here. I believe it would have been easier

to post the link of the article and Let people know that this article

isn't suitable for all audiences. Last I knew this WAS a family list!

~Disgusted~

a

[Guest guest]

Dang some of you people need to learn how to relax!!!

made a post about the Merchandise they sell btw....in his email there

was no mention of the article this was someone elses idea.

Btw the band does now represent me. I know i sure don't want that

responsibilitiy and I don't think they do either.

Lastly Good luck you guys....Keep Rockin On!!!

Dodi

[Guest guest]

I'm pleased the article was posted. It was informative and interesting. I

don't need someone deciding what I should and shouldn't read based on the fact

that children might over hear, thank you very much.

Marty

(Father of two very fine young adults who knows the value of that darned

delete key.)

kitties77 wrote:

> I think this article goes under the category of NOT PG rated, PG-13 rated,

> or R rated.

> Freedom of the press is one thing but lack of good judgement is another.

> This article should not have been posted on this listserve.

>

> Just my pretty angry opinion,

> Karin Redston

>

> Shop Safely Online Without a Credit Card

> http://www.rocketcash.com

[Guest guest]

Tell me, Would you really want your 12 year old son or daughter

reading something like this?

Being an Adult is one thing, being a child is another.

> I'm pleased the article was posted. It was informative and

interesting. I

> don't need someone deciding what I should and shouldn't read based

on the fact

> that children might over hear, thank you very much.

>

> Marty

> (Father of two very fine young adults who knows the value of that

darned

> delete key.)