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Florida Ban on Dwarf Tossing Must Be Upheld, Announces LPA, Inc.; Dwarf-Tossing is a Dangerous, Demoralizing Activity That Poses Specific Hazards to Persons with Dwarfism.
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December 10, 2001
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TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2001
Dwarf-tossing is a dangerous, exploitative activity reminiscent of the sideshow circus days in that the person with dwarfism is objectified and dehumanized in the name of "entertainment," according to officials with LPA, Inc., the national support organization for individuals with dwarfism and their families.
Dwarf-tossing is literally that-a contest to see how far one can "toss" a person with dwarfism. The person with dwarfism is equipped with a harness around his torso and is spun ...
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