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To: Mariner

Shaq under fire for mocking disabled fan’s selfie

http://nypost.com/2014/04/28/shaq-under-fire-for-mocking-disabled-fans-selfie/

With missing teeth and abnormal hair growth caused by the rare disorder ectodermal dysplasia, the Michigan man is used to getting bullied — but Shaq’s mockery was too much to bear.

He considered Shaq his basketball idol and respected the former high-profile athlete’s charitable works and advocacy for disadvantaged children in America.

“I’ve been getting teased since I was yay (sic) tall. People laugh at me, stare at me,” Binion said. “I was kind of hurt because I’ve always looked up to him. I’ve watched Shaq play basketball since I was (inaudible), so I was like, why are you making fun of me? He is supposed to be this role model.”


136 posted on 04/29/2014 12:33:29 PM PDT by kcvl
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To: kcvl

Ban Shaq! Fair is Fair.


141 posted on 04/29/2014 12:35:02 PM PDT by dfwgator
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