In Today’s News…
“A judge in Nebraska sentenced a convicted child molester to probation instead of prison, saying she believed the man's short stature would cause him harm in prison. The judge said she believed the 5-foot-1 Thompson would not survive in a state prison because he was too small.
Nebraska's attorney general has vowed to appeal the sentence, saying it sends the wrong message to victims and criminals. The legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union called the sentence surprising, saying neither the U.S. nor the state constitution provides protection based on physical size.
But a spokesman for the National Organization of Short Statured Adults — a group that represents men 5-foot-7 and below and women 5-foot-2 and below — applauded the ruling. Joe Mangano agreed Thompson would face dangers while in prison due to his height. "It's good to see somebody looking out for someone who is a short person," said Mangano.”
My weekend “To Do” list:
1. Join the NOSSA
2. Go to Nebraska
3. Engage in killing spree
4. Get away with it.
2 comments:
I await my membership card from NOSSA
sheesh
what will they think of next???
Apparently I will have to remain law abiding at 5 feet 8 inches tall. I will inform my one gal pal who claims to be 5 foot 1 inch, but I suspect that's with her ridiculously high heels on, to get cracking in Nebraska if she feels a killing spree coming.
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