The National Organization of Short Statured Adults would like to offer our sympathies to the family and friends of Joel Morales.
Joel took his own life on May 29, 2012 after repeatedly being bullied and harassed. Joel was short for his age and an intelligent young man; these are the reasons he was targeted.
Too many of our undersized children are often the victims of bullying but it continually goes unnoticed by the schools, society, the media and by the government.
Any child who is targeted deserves swift action by those in authority. Inactivity on the part of the school officials, parents, law enforcement and the media sends a message that bullying of certain children is more acceptable than others. These people have the responsibility to ensure that all children are safe in the schools and, until they actually enforce their no tolerance policies for bullying, there will sadly be more victims of this heinous, inhumane practice in our schools.
NOSSA demands that all children get equal protection from bullying; short kids shouldn't have to be expendable!
Sunday, June 03, 2012
Real people against heightism
It is very important that we be willing to show our faces. We are not an underground movement. We are real people not just those 5,2, or 1 percenters. And if we want to change the future for younger people growing up in a world of heightism, and pointless hate we have to be willing to talk openly and honestly about who we are, and what we believe.
- Mike NOSSA Member
Join @ www.nossaonline.org
- Mike NOSSA Member
Join @ www.nossaonline.org
Monday, May 28, 2012
How attitudes turn to discrimination
What's wrong with prejudicial attitudes such as heightism?
Well these attitudes often lead to discrimination.
When a short statured person is bullied, rejected by peers and romantic interests, denied job opportunities, etc. there is a problem.
Heightism affects people's lives in negative ways. That is reason enough to discuss and challenge it when it surfaces.
Well these attitudes often lead to discrimination.
When a short statured person is bullied, rejected by peers and romantic interests, denied job opportunities, etc. there is a problem.
Heightism affects people's lives in negative ways. That is reason enough to discuss and challenge it when it surfaces.
Sunday, May 27, 2012
It's us not them?
Twitter poster Shane @ SliimSHANEY spent the better part of May 27, 2012 trashing short men on the social networking site.
He posted:
@SLiimSHANEY: if you're 5'10 and shorter and a dude and you not in a circus being a midget or working with willy wonka, you have failed in life.
@SLiimSHANEY: the funniest thing to say to a dude who's short is simply, YOU'RE SO SHORT. n wait, for the reaction.. it's amazing. they hate that shit
@SLiimSHANEY: lil bitter angry dudes symptoms: they get mad very easily, they think they hard as fuck but will run away so fast,yell a lot, easily angered
@SLiimSHANEY: IF YOU'RE SHORTER THAN 5' 9 N YOU'RE A MAN, YOUR LIFE IS TRAGIC.
He was challenged by several short men on his hateful comments and his response:
@SLiimSHANEY: @MrDinBK @BJowersFLA yall are really taking this to seriously, it's ok that you're short. dont cry bout it in my mentions lmfao
@SLiimSHANEY: all his tweets are at random people who have made fun of short people..thats how serious short people syndrome is-> @BJowersFLA
@SLiimSHANEY: i've never seen a short dude so angry that he's short that he dedicated a twitter to defending short people till @BJowersFLA @'d me
@SLiimSHANEY: thats not activism , you're just short. RT: @BJowersFLA
You've never heard of activism or advocating for a cause, which is pretty sad.
@SLiimSHANEY: @BJowersFLA it was a joke, none of the other million short dudes took it seriously they're all comfortable with being short unlike you
A joke? Taking it too seriously?
Doesn't sound very funny to us. In fact it sounds downright hateful. This is heightism.
He posted:
@SLiimSHANEY: if you're 5'10 and shorter and a dude and you not in a circus being a midget or working with willy wonka, you have failed in life.
@SLiimSHANEY: the funniest thing to say to a dude who's short is simply, YOU'RE SO SHORT. n wait, for the reaction.. it's amazing. they hate that shit
@SLiimSHANEY: lil bitter angry dudes symptoms: they get mad very easily, they think they hard as fuck but will run away so fast,yell a lot, easily angered
@SLiimSHANEY: IF YOU'RE SHORTER THAN 5' 9 N YOU'RE A MAN, YOUR LIFE IS TRAGIC.
He was challenged by several short men on his hateful comments and his response:
@SLiimSHANEY: @MrDinBK @BJowersFLA yall are really taking this to seriously, it's ok that you're short. dont cry bout it in my mentions lmfao
@SLiimSHANEY: all his tweets are at random people who have made fun of short people..thats how serious short people syndrome is-> @BJowersFLA
@SLiimSHANEY: i've never seen a short dude so angry that he's short that he dedicated a twitter to defending short people till @BJowersFLA @'d me
@SLiimSHANEY: thats not activism , you're just short. RT: @BJowersFLA
You've never heard of activism or advocating for a cause, which is pretty sad.
@SLiimSHANEY: @BJowersFLA it was a joke, none of the other million short dudes took it seriously they're all comfortable with being short unlike you
A joke? Taking it too seriously?
Doesn't sound very funny to us. In fact it sounds downright hateful. This is heightism.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Twitter exposes heightism
Have a look at the continuous heightism posts that people have been publishing on their twitter feeds:
@IAmJaquansus: I really have a huge dislike for short people idk why.
@ary_yum: I hate short guys.
@KUSHsoRIGHT: It's just something in me that despises short guys. Shallow? I cares none.
@WendyKILLS: There's not much hope for you short dudes.
@OhMyKittyyy: I firmly believe short guys shouldn't be considered real men 😷 I'm sorry no offense
@ASS_TR0L0GY: short guys>>>>> can't be taken serious
@aIexanndra: short guys are the worst.
@itsbeckyparsons: Short men get caught under my feet #Pests.
@WillDavis0: I hate short people.. I will step on you
@boxlogoZebra: Some short people scare me but i know i could beat the hell out of them but they still scare me
@PaperPlaneLir: Short people should be stepping stools for taller people
@KendraDuPont: Ah, I don't see how people date shorter people than them. All short guys have little man syndrome. Thinking they are so tough & badass. LOL.
@DinaYMokbel: I hate short guys!!
This is just a very small sample of the heightism expressed on twitter.
Now if someone expressed these thoughts about black people, women, etc. people would be upset and condemn that type of behavior as racist or sexist. But what do they do most often when the hate is targeting short statured people? They laugh and/or do and say nothing!
Nossaonline.org
@IAmJaquansus: I really have a huge dislike for short people idk why.
@ary_yum: I hate short guys.
@KUSHsoRIGHT: It's just something in me that despises short guys. Shallow? I cares none.
@WendyKILLS: There's not much hope for you short dudes.
@OhMyKittyyy: I firmly believe short guys shouldn't be considered real men 😷 I'm sorry no offense
@ASS_TR0L0GY: short guys>>>>> can't be taken serious
@aIexanndra: short guys are the worst.
@itsbeckyparsons: Short men get caught under my feet #Pests.
@WillDavis0: I hate short people.. I will step on you
@boxlogoZebra: Some short people scare me but i know i could beat the hell out of them but they still scare me
@PaperPlaneLir: Short people should be stepping stools for taller people
@KendraDuPont: Ah, I don't see how people date shorter people than them. All short guys have little man syndrome. Thinking they are so tough & badass. LOL.
@DinaYMokbel: I hate short guys!!
This is just a very small sample of the heightism expressed on twitter.
Now if someone expressed these thoughts about black people, women, etc. people would be upset and condemn that type of behavior as racist or sexist. But what do they do most often when the hate is targeting short statured people? They laugh and/or do and say nothing!
Nossaonline.org
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Bully Movie
The new movie Bully is now playing in select locations. Click here for more information! If you have a chance to see the film please tell us what you think about it @ forums.nossaonline.org or tweet us @nossaonline - Do you think enough is being done to combat bullying? Do you think bullying is a problem for smaller people?
Monday, February 20, 2012
Follow NOSSA on twitter
For the latest news from NOSSA - National Organization Of Short Statured Adults follow us on twitter @ https://twitter.com/#!/nossaonline
Monday, January 16, 2012
Are you listening Mr. Workman?
Florida State Representative Ritch Workman (R) - Melbourne wants to overturn a state ban on "dwarf tossing" with his bill HB 4063. Please contact Florida Representatives and tell them you do not support this dehumanizing bill.
Sunday, January 01, 2012
NOSSA Documentary
NOSSA will release a new documentary about heightism in 2012. Please visit the NOSSA Website for the latest news about the film.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
2012
Thank you for your support of NOSSA - National Organization Of Short Statured Adults in 2011. We wish you and your family a very safe and happy new year and hope that you will continue to join us in our efforts to advocate on behalf of short statured people in 2012 and beyond...
We are very happy to report that a new documentary about NOSSA will be released in 2012. Keep visiting our website for the latest news about the film.
If you haven't yet joined us now is the time - www.nossaonline.org
We are very happy to report that a new documentary about NOSSA will be released in 2012. Keep visiting our website for the latest news about the film.
If you haven't yet joined us now is the time - www.nossaonline.org
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Miss Universe Malaysia to remove height requirement
NOSSA President Christopher Hamre requests for height requirement to be removed and is successful @ Chris Hamre Blog
Friday, December 16, 2011
Critics
Are critics all bad? No, critics often provide valuable feedback and inspiration. Some critics will provide valuable suggestions that you can use to make improvements. Others will help you gauge whether or not your activities are making an impact. Even hate inspired criticism can prove useful in that it can inspire and motivate you to continue your work when you might otherwise feel ambivalent or lack motivation.
That is why I would rather deal with a vocal critic than a silent friend. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” The real enemy is apathetic, indifferent, and doesn’t give you much thought. While the people in your life who can potentially provide you with the most benefit are those who are interested in you, care about you, and are thinking of you. Even if that interest is critical in nature. Surprisingly, the person who hates you can inadvertently do more to help you than your silent friend. But that will depend on you and your perspective.
If only my critics knew how close I had come to giving up, but for their words, I was inspired to continue!
So the next time someone criticizes you and what you are doing….thank them!
Source: http://matthewcampisi.blogspot.com/2011/12/critics.html
That is why I would rather deal with a vocal critic than a silent friend. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” The real enemy is apathetic, indifferent, and doesn’t give you much thought. While the people in your life who can potentially provide you with the most benefit are those who are interested in you, care about you, and are thinking of you. Even if that interest is critical in nature. Surprisingly, the person who hates you can inadvertently do more to help you than your silent friend. But that will depend on you and your perspective.
If only my critics knew how close I had come to giving up, but for their words, I was inspired to continue!
So the next time someone criticizes you and what you are doing….thank them!
Source: http://matthewcampisi.blogspot.com/2011/12/critics.html
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Defeat Florida HB 4063 - A Bill to Legalize "Dwarf Tossing"
Florida HB 4063 - A bill filed by Florida State Representative Ritch Workman to legalize "dwarf tossing" is in danger of becoming law in the State of Florida!!!
The bill is now in the hands of the Florida Business & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee. Please contact the people below and tell them you strongly oppose this bill. We need your help to stop this cruel and dehumanizing bill from becoming law in the State of Florida:
Florida List of Business & Consumer Affairs members
The bill is now in the hands of the Florida Business & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee. Please contact the people below and tell them you strongly oppose this bill. We need your help to stop this cruel and dehumanizing bill from becoming law in the State of Florida:
Florida List of Business & Consumer Affairs members
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
"Dwarf Tossing"
NOSSA - National Organization Of Short Statured Adults is disgusted by the recent attempt by Florida State Representative Ritch Workman to legalize "Dwarf Tossing".
Workman has been quoted as stating:
1 - HB 4063 condones the cruel objectification of human beings. It clearly sends a message that it is acceptable in our civilized society to treat little people as if they were objects and to have little regard for their safety and well being.
2 - The vast majority of little people are not "happy" to participate in "dwarf tossing". Those folks who do engage in this activity do so because they feel they have limited opportunities to earn an income through conventional means. So why aren't we addressing that???
3 - We at NOSSA ask Mr. Ritch Workman why he would choose to put little people "back to work" in such a horrific activity? Why he would champion a cause such as this? Are there not other avenues he could explore to put little people "back to work"?
Please contact your elected representatives in Florida and express your opposition to this bill. If you do not live in Florida, please contact Workman directly through his website and let him know how you feel.
Email Workman here!
Workman has been quoted as stating:
"All that it does is prevent some dwarfs from getting jobs they would be happy to get," Workman said. "In this economy, or any economy, why would we want to prevent people from getting gainful employment?"
1 - HB 4063 condones the cruel objectification of human beings. It clearly sends a message that it is acceptable in our civilized society to treat little people as if they were objects and to have little regard for their safety and well being.
2 - The vast majority of little people are not "happy" to participate in "dwarf tossing". Those folks who do engage in this activity do so because they feel they have limited opportunities to earn an income through conventional means. So why aren't we addressing that???
3 - We at NOSSA ask Mr. Ritch Workman why he would choose to put little people "back to work" in such a horrific activity? Why he would champion a cause such as this? Are there not other avenues he could explore to put little people "back to work"?
Please contact your elected representatives in Florida and express your opposition to this bill. If you do not live in Florida, please contact Workman directly through his website and let him know how you feel.
Email Workman here!
Thursday, October 06, 2011
Florida State Rep. Ritch Workman Wants To Legalize "Dwarf Tossing"
Check out this insane story @ http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/10/06/141133785/dwarf-tossing-long-banned-may-return-in-florida
Are you kidding us Ritch?!?!
He can be contacted through his website @ http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4446
Are you kidding us Ritch?!?!
He can be contacted through his website @ http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4446
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
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