Talk:Michael Gilden
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[edit] Terminology
I don't think the term 'Little Person' is appropriate in an encyclopedia. Firstly it's patronising, secondly the accepted term is 'dwarf'; someone affected by Dwarfism. SynthesiseD 00:15, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
According to Little People of America, Inc. (LPA), a non-profit group for people with dwarfism (of which I happen to be a national officer), such terms as dwarf, little person, LP, and person of short stature are all acceptable when describing people who are affected by dwarfism. Some people do find the term "little person" patronizing, but as a whole, and by group consensus, is it acceptable and not offensive. Therefore, it is completely appropriate for an encylcopedia. (Most people like me would rather be referred to by their name than by a label, however). For more information on LPA you can visit their web page at www.lpaonline.org. Tslug 19:16, 9 December 2006 (UTC)Bill Bradford, LPA National Vice President of Programs
[edit] Suicide?
Is the report of his suicide accurate? It is not sourced and I cannot find any report of it anywhere? Shouldn't it be confirmed before it is posted? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by KrewBay (talk • contribs) 04:01, 8 December 2006 (UTC).
- http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/return%20of%20the%20jedi%20star%20dead%20at%2044_1016240
- He died on Tuesday 12/5 of an apparent suicide at his home in L.A. & was
- buried Sunday during a private service.
64.79.59.13 05:47, 12 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Citation to accompany suicide.
Watching The Insider on December 11, 2006, his death was reported as suicide in a quick blurb. I read the article here and then found another source using Yahoo!News which is cited in the article. It is sad because he seemed to have a hit on being on NCIS Ronbo76 04:02, 12 December 2006 (UTC)
