M*****s w/ Shotguns

[Guest guest]

I have been in the unfortunate situation of being in a large group

setting and someone has made a caustic discriminating remark. I

know I felt my skin crawl and this shudder go through me - because I

was embarrassed. (I know I don't have anything to be embarrassed

about) I applaud your assertiveness to find the speaker and inform

him.

My coworkers/friends were empathetic when this happened. Others

just tried to pretend it didn't happen. I even tried to be okay but

when the body reacts it's hard.

I was at a comedy club the other evening and the " m " word was flung

around. I was going to see one of my friends perform and he even

was taken aback. After the show I spoke to a couple of the

comedians and they said they would try to use short or dwarf. I

don't know if that's true but I will be optimistic. It's like lp

comedians using the m word - it's not a word I like hearing. For

some reason I don't mind them using it, just like African Americans

who use the 'n' word.

I am truly sorry you had to experience that - I would love to be

able to stand up (on a chair if necessary) and make an announcement

of how their remark was offensive and hurtful. I would love to do

that so it don't have to happen to another little person.

- Cyndi