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Wis. Anchor: Viewer Criticizing her Weight 'Bully'

Posted: Tuesday, October 2, 2012 --- 5:55p.m.

LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) -- A television anchorwoman in western Wisconsin says a man who wrote her an email criticizing her weight is a bully.

Jennifer Livingston responded to the email Tuesday morning during a 4-minute segment on WKBT-TV in La Crosse. She's telling young viewers not to allow bullies to define their self-worth.

Livingston didn't identify the man, who wrote that he was surprised to see her physical condition hadn't improved for years. He wrote that he hopes she doesn't consider herself a suitable example for young people, especially girls.

Livingston says she thought nothing of the email. But she's angry that some children may not know to do the same when they're criticized, or worse, by bullies.

She's urging children who get picked on not to let bullies define them.

Copyright 2012. The Associated Press.


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  • by homer Location: upnorth on Oct 3, 2012 at 08:33 PM
    Fat is fat, skinny is skinny and an opinion is an opinion, NOT bullying!
  • by Scott Location: madison on Oct 3, 2012 at 10:50 AM
    I was always told when i was a kid not to point out other peoples flaws. If you see some keep it to yourself. You should only say something to that person if you know them well and are trying to help them.
  • by Anonymous on Oct 2, 2012 at 08:22 PM
    Let's see a picture of him!!! I bet he won't be gracing the covers of GQ anytime soon!!!
  • by Sharon L Cioca Location: Midland, OH on Oct 2, 2012 at 08:16 PM
    I found Jennifer to be most gracious and very well spoken when dealing with an idiot. She presented herself with seasoned professionalism and words reflecting a self-esteem that is well deserved. She could have ignored this subject but she made the courageous decision to make public what so many women tolerate daily, comments that slowly over time strip over weight women of their dignity. God bless you Jennifer for your confidence and bravery. I raised four children (a divorced mother) and have worked in the trades with men for over thirty years as a journeyman tool grinder and a lisenced aircraft mechanic. I have heard it all. I found your editorial refreshing and uplifting. You are an inspiration to all young ladies. I found you to be a beautiful young lady and a brilliant mother who will instill confidence in her children. I have found over time that men who talk that sort of talk don't take the time to look in the mirror. If he doesn't like what he sees....change the channel. Sincerely, Sharon L Cioca

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