#Media Issues
Target:
Turner Network Televison
Region:
United States of America
Website:
nobullying.com

Shaquille O'Neal has repeatedly used his media position and television show "Shaqtin' A Fool" to specifically target NBA Player JaVale McGee over the life of the show. He has reached a new low this season and dedicated an entire segment in an attempt to defame JaVale McGee. After McGee expressed his extreme displeasure with the ongoing targeted attacks on his perceived inabilities and skills to perform in the NBA on twitter he was verbally and physically threatened by Shaq, JaVale has not played for 14 years in the league without playing at a high level, the same league that Shaq also flourished in as a fellow player and one time teammate.
By definition he is a bully. Is this what the public wants from a soon to be hall of fame player? Apparently TNT also feels this behavior is okay as well since they provided the resources to produce the elaborate segment and many other segments in his show. Also comments made during pre-game shows on TNT weekly. The network has a responsibility for promoting a culture that does not glorify bullying, especially to the millions of adolescent fans. It would appear to those that are currently victims of bullies that it is okay with the mental and physical abuse they endure on a regular basis.

https://nobullying.com/what-is-adult-bullying/

Bullying is defined as various types of abuse aimed at an individual or group of persons repeatedly by another person or group. There are different types of adult bullies and it helps to understand how they operate. To find out the answer to the question, what is adult bullying, read the following tips:–
>> Conceited Adult Bully: This type of adult bully is egotistical and shows little or no mercy for others. They feel good when in control or when hurting people.–
>> Imprudent Adult Bully: Adult bullies in this category lash out at their victims and have no emotional control.–
>> Somatic Bully: While an adult bully may not use physical abuse, he or she may threaten to hurt victims and destroy their belongings or property.–
>> Verbal Adult Bully: Words are powerful and have a very strong effect on people. Verbal bullying can cause victims to lose interest in their lives in general and may even lead to depression.–
>>Ancillary Adult Bully: These are people who ‘suck up’ to bullies and avert attention from themselves by helping bully others. Secondary bullies may feel guilty about their deeds but will let it go in view of saving themselves.

We the undersigned demand that Turner Network Televsion and Shaquille O'Neal (personally) formally apologize to JaVale McGee for the ongoing inappropriate personal attacks on both his playing abilities and overall level of intelligence on and off the NBA playing court. As well as denounce the practice of bullying another human being at any level for personal reasons and entertainment value...

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The TNT & Shaq Should Apologize for Bullying NBA Player J. McGee petition to Turner Network Televison was written by Steve Rodgers and is in the category Media Issues at GoPetition.