Rep. Jim Himes (CT-04) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives today to call attention to the growing problem of cyber-bullying and to commend the efforts of Ridgefield High School students who formed the group: SAID (Students Against Internet Discrimination) in response to the bullying that took place via Twitter last week. Himes encourages students to "join a group like SAID and end the practice of cyber bullying". Click here to watch the video clip.
The Facebook page formed by concerned students has 1,158 fans to date. The page reads:
America continues to combat one of the worst forms of discrimination and prejudice in its efforts to end the trend of cyber bullying. This form of bullying has claimed the lives of many young students across the country and the world.
Ridgefield High School of Ridgefield, Connecticut has just launched a new campaign to raise awareness of internet discrimination and to protect students in schools and colleges across the country.
Our Mission: Students Against Internet Discrimination (SAID) will aim to raise awareness about the dangers of discrimination and bring an end to cyber bullying. SAID encourages those victimized by cyber bullying to speak up and promotes all students to help bring an end to internet discrimination through social and political activism. Our intention is to involve students and larger communities in our endeavor to end the growing trends of internet discrimination.
Sophie Needleman: Director and Media/Organization Consultant
sneedleman@saidnow.org
Holly Walker: Director and Political Consultant
hwalker@saidnow.org
Kiera Bloch: Director and College Chairperson
kbloch@saidnow.org
Kelly Aaronson: Director and High School Chairperson
kaaronson@saidnow.org
Mattie Joyner: Student Representative of Ridgefield High School
mjoyner@saidnow.org