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alp227

(32,524 posts)
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 12:42 PM Oct 2013

USPS to destroy “Just Move” stamps over safety concerns



Linn’s Stamp News reports that the US Postal Service will destroy the entire press run of a stamp series aimed at getting children to be more active. According to Linn’s reporter Bill McAllister, three of the stamps in the fifteen stamp series raised safety concerns among sports figures on the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition. The stamps in question depicted children performing a cannonball dive, skateboarding without kneepads, and doing a headstand without a helmet. The unsafe depictions came to light after USPS Marketing chief Nagisa Manabe asked Michelle Obama to take part in a first day ceremony for the stamps. That was apparently the first time the stamps had been reviewed by the Sports Council.

full: https://postalnews.com/postalnewsblog/2013/10/07/usps-to-destroy-just-move-stamps-over-safety-concerns/

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USPS to destroy “Just Move” stamps over safety concerns (Original Post) alp227 Oct 2013 OP
WTF Tree-Hugger Oct 2013 #1
I do headstands. Without a helmet. SheilaT Oct 2013 #80
maybe they should just surgically attach helmets and dribble cups to all newborns datasuspect Oct 2013 #2
And head to toe bubblewrap. enlightenment Oct 2013 #3
Wonderfully put, Data! 7962 Oct 2013 #18
Probably safest to just stay inside and play video games. Barack_America Oct 2013 #56
No kidding half the shit I did as a kid would be considered unsafe today gopiscrap Oct 2013 #76
Handstand without a helmet? Hahaha! God, people are stupid Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #4
no, it's the gauddammm insurance companies onethatcares Oct 2013 #5
And they are that way because they get SUED by idiots so often. 7962 Oct 2013 #17
hmmmm. not really sure of that. onethatcares Oct 2013 #25
You do know "Hot Coffee Lottery" VanillaRhapsody Oct 2013 #26
not meaning to be disrespectful but onethatcares Oct 2013 #28
The point is it was deserved. DireStrike Oct 2013 #30
The lady was horribly burned....and racked up enormous medical bills... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2013 #35
She didnt die before the case went to court, she died 10 yrs later 7962 Oct 2013 #39
Well I remember reading that she never left the nursing home... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2013 #40
I apologize, I really do. onethatcares Oct 2013 #63
That's good to hear... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2013 #70
Lesson Learned IMHO2 Oct 2013 #72
Well in that case I am certainly glad I decided to post. VanillaRhapsody Oct 2013 #73
Welcome to DU gopiscrap Oct 2013 #74
Welcome to DU. n/t Laelth Oct 2013 #78
Here's a completely different example 7962 Oct 2013 #41
Absolutely, onethatcares. You nailed it. n/t Laelth Oct 2013 #77
"headstand" without a helmet. Even worse IMO. tridim Oct 2013 #36
That was my reaction, as well. Ms. Toad Oct 2013 #51
More nanny state nonsense (n/t) leftynyc Oct 2013 #6
+1 nt Left2Tackle Oct 2013 #43
Exactly, Probably republicans complaining again. B Calm Oct 2013 #65
Actually, the First Lady's Office raised objections philosslayer Oct 2013 #71
I hope this isn't a serious post Travis_0004 Oct 2013 #81
It is a very serious post philosslayer Oct 2013 #84
As if people get their fitness tips for stamps on letters no one writes anymore SoCalDem Oct 2013 #7
How did any of us live to adulthood? B2G Oct 2013 #8
Apparently not enough of us. RC Oct 2013 #33
they cancelled the Lawn Dart stamp, so yeah, I understand NightWatcher Oct 2013 #9
Oh lord, thats a funny one. 7962 Oct 2013 #22
Lawn Dart Song thatgemguy Oct 2013 #38
I got torn a new asshole for using the word "sissification" yesterday XemaSab Oct 2013 #10
It's a right wing talking point and sorta misogynistic too nt alp227 Oct 2013 #15
I hear ya on the misogyny in that term XemaSab Oct 2013 #16
I prefer "teacupification", tXr Oct 2013 #37
You got ripped for associating it with women or a rather a lack of quality men.. Decaffeinated Oct 2013 #47
That's not what I meant XemaSab Oct 2013 #53
+1 n/t IL Lib Oct 2013 #59
Let me ask you a question, and it may sound confrontational but ... really, not intended that way. Warren DeMontague Oct 2013 #62
haaha thats because if youre on the right part of the internet, Volaris Oct 2013 #75
It kind of fits gollygee Oct 2013 #11
From a far future history text: melm00se Oct 2013 #12
Helmets are needed for headstands these days? TBF Oct 2013 #13
You nailed it Redford Oct 2013 #34
So, a headstand 'needs' a helmet customerserviceguy Oct 2013 #57
They aren't very consistent are they ... nt TBF Oct 2013 #67
The "Weapons of War" stamps will extend it's run. Evasporque Oct 2013 #14
People have lost HappyMe Oct 2013 #19
LMAO!!!!! darkangel218 Oct 2013 #52
Come on. lpbk2713 Oct 2013 #20
Here are all the stamps, interesting set and too bad about destroying them. uppityperson Oct 2013 #21
Too bad; those are cute stamps. Brickbat Oct 2013 #23
Death-defying daredevils!!! tabasco Oct 2013 #42
I am glad my motorcycle driving child is past being influenced by these stamps. Think of the CHILDRE uppityperson Oct 2013 #45
Heyyyyy 2naSalit Oct 2013 #60
Are there still swings with a flat board seat? Downwinder Oct 2013 #83
You know this OP is linked on Brietbart? 7962 Oct 2013 #24
I think kids are more likely Union Scribe Oct 2013 #27
When did people start wearing helmets to do headstands? cui bono Oct 2013 #29
No mention of the 'Just text while driving' stamp... n/t PoliticAverse Oct 2013 #31
Not to mention the danger of kids sanding their faces off when they see these stamps. DesMoinesDem Oct 2013 #32
pretty stamps. But if they will cause children to injure themselves, they should be destroyed. Liberal_in_LA Oct 2013 #44
Might as well ban all media everywhere, then. (nt) Posteritatis Oct 2013 #46
Yes. A graphic image on a stamp will lead to injury. Throd Oct 2013 #48
Well cancellng th stamps has bunch of people with their underwear in a twist. Hassin Bin Sober Oct 2013 #49
Physical activity while your underwear is twisted can lead to injury. Throd Oct 2013 #50
For fucks sake, are you serious? nt Logical Oct 2013 #68
Not the Onion. progressoid Oct 2013 #54
Too bad some of them weren't released davidpdx Oct 2013 #55
nithing wrong Niceguy1 Oct 2013 #58
kids still use stamps? Warren DeMontague Oct 2013 #61
Does anyone here subscribe to Linn’s Stamp News? Nine Oct 2013 #64
SafetysafetysafetysafetycimfirtcimfirtcomfirtcimFART Eleanors38 Oct 2013 #66
"Headstand without a helmet" - Wut? Dash87 Oct 2013 #69
Simply Ridiculous IMHO2 Oct 2013 #79
..... 840high Oct 2013 #82

Tree-Hugger

(3,379 posts)
1. WTF
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 12:43 PM
Oct 2013

They need helmets for headstands now?

If you get your safety advice from a stamp, that's a problem.

 

SheilaT

(23,156 posts)
80. I do headstands. Without a helmet.
Sun Oct 13, 2013, 07:38 PM
Oct 2013

In fact, I can't imagine how you could possibly do a headstand wearing a helmet.

And I'm 65 years old.

 

datasuspect

(26,591 posts)
2. maybe they should just surgically attach helmets and dribble cups to all newborns
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 12:45 PM
Oct 2013

good god, what a nation of lily livered wusses.

 

7962

(11,841 posts)
18. Wonderfully put, Data!
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 03:39 PM
Oct 2013

I read yesterday where some school has banned all types of balls (except nerf) at recess. Along with tag, and cartwheels.

Barack_America

(28,876 posts)
56. Probably safest to just stay inside and play video games.
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 09:40 PM
Oct 2013

Physical activity comes with too much risk.

 

Pretzel_Warrior

(8,361 posts)
4. Handstand without a helmet? Hahaha! God, people are stupid
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 01:00 PM
Oct 2013

Cannon balls into public pools is about as iconic "Summertime in America" as you can get.

The absolute safety police are ruining everything.

onethatcares

(16,656 posts)
5. no, it's the gauddammm insurance companies
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 01:03 PM
Oct 2013

every fucking one of them. they're worse than a plague of locusts.

 

7962

(11,841 posts)
17. And they are that way because they get SUED by idiots so often.
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 03:37 PM
Oct 2013

A jury will give someone a million bucks after they do something they shouldve known better than to try.
Why do you think there are so damn many lawyer commercials on TV? Everybody wants "their" check. And where does it come from? The insurance company and thru them, US who pay the premiums.

onethatcares

(16,656 posts)
25. hmmmm. not really sure of that.
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 04:57 PM
Oct 2013

I haven't seen a whole spate of million dollar payouts unless it concerns cases of some type of industrial neglect.

There aren't a bunch of people hitting the hot coffee lottery, and even that one got reduced big time.

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
26. You do know "Hot Coffee Lottery"
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 05:03 PM
Oct 2013

is a myth don't you. I saw the images of that older woman's wounds from that "hot coffee". She was burned extremely badly in her crotch and backside requiring skin grafts. She was put into a nursing home after and never returned home and died a couple years later. And for what its worth they were not in a moving car...her nephew pulled into a parking spot before this happened.

Using the "Hot Coffee Lottery" is disrespectful to what that little old lady suffered at the hands of McDonalds.

onethatcares

(16,656 posts)
28. not meaning to be disrespectful but
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 05:13 PM
Oct 2013

would you type "McDonalds Hot Coffee Lawsuit" into your search engine?

It seems there is a secret settlement that was reached in that case.

DireStrike

(6,452 posts)
30. The point is it was deserved.
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 05:17 PM
Oct 2013

The woman was disfigured and badly harmed and hadn't done anything particularly stupid. Mcdonalds had been warned many times about the heat of their coffee but kept it at high temperatures for commercial reasons.

You should look into things yourself before you direct other people to.

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
35. The lady was horribly burned....and racked up enormous medical bills...
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 05:27 PM
Oct 2013

she died before the case went to court. Her nephew that cared for her sued on her behalf. Again...I saw the images that were presented as evidence...it was horrific. She suffered and was never the same again.

There is a picture at this link....warning very graphic!

http://www.scarymommy.com/message-board/index.php?p=/discussion/15842/mcdonalds-hot-coffee-burns-lawsuit-graphic-content-warning/p1

 

7962

(11,841 posts)
39. She didnt die before the case went to court, she died 10 yrs later
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 05:46 PM
Oct 2013

The case settled in 94, she passed away in '04

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
40. Well I remember reading that she never left the nursing home...
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 05:49 PM
Oct 2013

I misremembered that part...but Stella was hardly frivolous about her lawsuit and she hardly deserves the kind of scorn she became with jokes about how this woman was litigious (ie McDonald's Coffee Lottery)

"...Liebeck was taken to the hospital, where it was determined that she had suffered third-degree burns on six percent of her skin and lesser burns over sixteen percent.[11] She remained in the hospital for eight days while she underwent skin grafting. During this period, Liebeck lost 20 pounds (9 kg, nearly 20% of her body weight), reducing her down to 83 pounds (38 kg).[12] Two years of medical treatment followed.

Pre-trial
Liebeck sought to settle with McDonald's for $20,000 to cover her actual and anticipated expenses. Her past medical expenses were $10,500; her anticipated future medical expenses were approximately $2,500; and her loss of income was approximately $5,000 for a total of approximately $18,000.[13] Instead, the company offered only $800. When McDonald's refused to raise its offer, Liebeck retained Texas attorney Reed Morgan. Morgan filed suit in New Mexico District Court accusing McDonald's of "gross negligence" for selling coffee that was "unreasonably dangerous" and "defectively manufactured". McDonald's refused Morgan's offer to settle for $90,000.[2] Morgan offered to settle for $300,000, and a mediator suggested $225,000 just before trial, but McDonald's refused these final pre-trial attempts to settle."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liebeck_v._McDonald's_Restaurants
 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
70. That's good to hear...
Fri Oct 11, 2013, 10:16 AM
Oct 2013

Just gets to me when I hear people make light of that case when poor Stella suffered so much...And I know its because people don't really know what went on with that case. The reason is because McDonald's tried to use a misinformation campaign against her. So I thought it was a good opportunity to educate people and disabuse them of that notion. Thank you for the opportunity to provide more information and thank you for being a good sport about it.

IMHO2

(2 posts)
72. Lesson Learned
Sun Oct 13, 2013, 07:03 PM
Oct 2013

Consider the Lesson learned them. I was one of the lambs that bought into the misinformation campaign. Because of your posts I did go back and look based on what you posted to look at. WOW! those pictures are horrific. I was one of the ones that thought McDonalds coffee was too hot to begin with and is still too hot. But I also thought the lawsuit was silly based on the info that was spoonfed by McDonalds with an all beef patty. I am informed and ashamed. Thank you

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
73. Well in that case I am certainly glad I decided to post.
Sun Oct 13, 2013, 07:09 PM
Oct 2013

I did hesitate at first....

So glad you became better informed about it. Perhaps you can pass it on when you hear someone else make light of it. That would be great.

 

7962

(11,841 posts)
41. Here's a completely different example
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 05:50 PM
Oct 2013

Homes that have a pool and get foreclosed on. The banks have to put a wooden frame with fencing on it across the top of the pool because of potential lawsuits. Even if the yard is fenced and locked.

tridim

(45,358 posts)
36. "headstand" without a helmet. Even worse IMO.
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 05:32 PM
Oct 2013

Wearing a helmet during a headstand would make it more dangerous.. Harder to balance, more risk of neck injury, etc.

Lame, USPS.

Ms. Toad

(35,851 posts)
51. That was my reaction, as well.
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 09:26 PM
Oct 2013

I actually went to find a picture of the stamp because I couldn't believe anyone would be so stupid as to really mean you should wear a helmet when doing a headstand.

 

philosslayer

(3,076 posts)
71. Actually, the First Lady's Office raised objections
Sat Oct 12, 2013, 08:35 AM
Oct 2013

And justifiably so. We should not be distributing stamps that depict dangerous activities. Especially when it involves children.

 

Travis_0004

(5,417 posts)
81. I hope this isn't a serious post
Sun Oct 13, 2013, 07:52 PM
Oct 2013

Kids are not going to use a stamp, and then decide to ride a bike without a helmet. I think they should reissue stamps with kids watching TV, since that might be the only thing deemed safe enough.

 

philosslayer

(3,076 posts)
84. It is a very serious post
Mon Oct 14, 2013, 04:59 PM
Oct 2013

There are plenty of safe activities children can engage in, and the stamps should depict those, with the children properly protected.

SoCalDem

(103,856 posts)
7. As if people get their fitness tips for stamps on letters no one writes anymore
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 01:04 PM
Oct 2013


Most mail these days is junk mail with pre-posted envelopes..
 

RC

(25,592 posts)
33. Apparently not enough of us.
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 05:23 PM
Oct 2013

Gotta keep us safe for the possible canon fodder as the best choice for a livelihood. The MIC gotta be fed.

Back to reality, this is really stupid. What kid is going to get dangerous ideas from a stamp? How many kids even know what stamps are anymore?

XemaSab

(60,212 posts)
16. I hear ya on the misogyny in that term
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 01:24 PM
Oct 2013

But as far as it being a right wing talking point, since when is encouraging kids to tear it up outside something that belongs to one "side" or the other?

tXr

(333 posts)
37. I prefer "teacupification",
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 05:41 PM
Oct 2013

as the over-emphasis on "safety" (a.k.a. excessively zealous litigation, control and compliance) results in kids being treated like precious, fragile tea cups.

 

Decaffeinated

(556 posts)
47. You got ripped for associating it with women or a rather a lack of quality men..
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 09:06 PM
Oct 2013

If I've summarized incorrectly, please correct me. I think that was the jist of it.

XemaSab

(60,212 posts)
53. That's not what I meant
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 09:29 PM
Oct 2013

I think that IN GENERAL, there are differences between little boys and little girls, and that playing rough games is important for many little boys in a way that I, as a woman, can't really understand.

I don't believe that little boys and little girls should be raised differently, but I don't think that there should be enforced sameness either.

Of course if little girls want to play football and little boys want to make Barbie clothes, they should be encouraged in that.

Obviously there are cultural assumptions that we throw at kids that are nonsense, but it shouldn't be up to women to define what masculinity is any more than it should be up to men to define what being a woman should be about. Letting women make the definitions and set the rules runs the risk of pathologizing normal "boy" behavior.

Finally, I am concerned that kids in general have been playing outside for millennia, and that by going against it and keeping kids indoors for fear that they will get hurt is really unhealthy and we will see problems in the future from this.

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
62. Let me ask you a question, and it may sound confrontational but ... really, not intended that way.
Fri Oct 11, 2013, 01:04 AM
Oct 2013

...are you a parent? Are you someone who spends a lot of time around little kids, through work or whatever?

The reason I ask is because there is a lot of "common knowledge" assumption around "kids today" and what they do or don't do or helicopter parents or what-have-you. I am a parent. I do not believe there is anything like an epidemic of "keeping kids indoors for fear that they will get hurt".

Volaris

(10,729 posts)
75. haaha thats because if youre on the right part of the internet,
Sun Oct 13, 2013, 07:13 PM
Oct 2013

Thats an actual thing lol.

gollygee

(22,336 posts)
11. It kind of fits
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 01:10 PM
Oct 2013

The reason the First Lady was interested this is because of high rates of childhood obesity, which is caused in part because parents are afraid to send their kids outside playing due to fear of injury and kidnapping. Kids who play sometimes get hurt, but, as a parent, I've had other parents amazed that I allow my kids to: jump on a trampoline, climb trees, run on the sidewalk (they could trip and fall or stub a toe), play tag (they could collide), climb up the slide, and get in snowball fights. It's safer to have kids inside in front of a TV screen all the time. So we have education campaigns such as these stamps.

melm00se

(5,082 posts)
12. From a far future history text:
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 01:11 PM
Oct 2013

in the mid to late 20th century, the human race was on the verge of extinction. more than half of children were killed in playtime accidents.

It wasn't until the United States Postal Service, recognizing this fact and their opportunity to change this, recalled their stamps indicating dangerous playtime. This single action was the seminal event that altered the downward spiral of human population and led to a new Golden Age of human enlightenment and prosperity.

TBF

(34,986 posts)
13. Helmets are needed for headstands these days?
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 01:14 PM
Oct 2013

Maybe they can use obese children in front of tv sets instead ...

customerserviceguy

(25,198 posts)
57. So, a headstand 'needs' a helmet
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 10:22 PM
Oct 2013

but a cartwheel doesn't? What am I missing here from the nannies?

Evasporque

(2,133 posts)
14. The "Weapons of War" stamps will extend it's run.
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 01:14 PM
Oct 2013

With editions of:
the cluster bombie
anti-personnel mine
bunker buster
50 Cal Sniper Rifle

This will be on heels of "Famous Hangings"

HappyMe

(20,277 posts)
19. People have lost
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 03:41 PM
Oct 2013

their fucking minds.

They're STAMPS.

Bubble wrap the little bastards and plunk 'em in front of the tv.

lpbk2713

(43,203 posts)
20. Come on.
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 03:48 PM
Oct 2013



Most of us shouldn't have made it to our tenth birthday but we did it anyway.
I dunno, maybe in my case I only survived just to spite the hand wringers.


 

tabasco

(22,974 posts)
42. Death-defying daredevils!!!
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 06:00 PM
Oct 2013

They must be suicidal to engage in such deadly activities!

uppityperson

(115,902 posts)
45. I am glad my motorcycle driving child is past being influenced by these stamps. Think of the CHILDRE
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 08:51 PM
Oct 2013

N!!!!!!!1111111111

2naSalit

(94,946 posts)
60. Heyyyyy
Fri Oct 11, 2013, 12:58 AM
Oct 2013

that kid on the swing isn't wearing a seat belt!! I see a lawsuit coming with that one!

 

7962

(11,841 posts)
24. You know this OP is linked on Brietbart?
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 04:35 PM
Oct 2013

Who wouldve ever thought they'd see THAT?

Union Scribe

(7,099 posts)
27. I think kids are more likely
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 05:04 PM
Oct 2013

to ask what a postage stamp is than to get any dangerous ideas from them

 

Liberal_in_LA

(44,397 posts)
44. pretty stamps. But if they will cause children to injure themselves, they should be destroyed.
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 07:04 PM
Oct 2013

Hassin Bin Sober

(26,841 posts)
49. Well cancellng th stamps has bunch of people with their underwear in a twist.
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 09:22 PM
Oct 2013

So there's that.

Throd

(7,208 posts)
50. Physical activity while your underwear is twisted can lead to injury.
Thu Oct 10, 2013, 09:25 PM
Oct 2013

Better have an informational campaign about that.

Nine

(1,741 posts)
64. Does anyone here subscribe to Linn’s Stamp News?
Fri Oct 11, 2013, 05:57 AM
Oct 2013

This is a report of a report. I'd like to view the original story and see the source of this news but Linn's is a paid subscription site: http://linns.com/

IMHO2

(2 posts)
79. Simply Ridiculous
Sun Oct 13, 2013, 07:24 PM
Oct 2013

Tell the the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition and Michelle Obama to stay out of it! I think the Post Office destroying these stamps because of them is ridiculous. So what if the skateboarder doesn't have kneepads ON A STAMP or a kid is doing a cannonball or a kid is doing a headstand without a helmet (how do you do one WITH a helmet anyway???). At least the Post Office is advocating kids to get moving instead of sitting there playing video games. egad! Oh my, what if the kids got a paper cut on their tongues licking the stamps, how safe is that? (actually they are peel and stick I'm assuming)

Maybe the Post Office should do a time lapse photograph stamp of 20 of a bunch of kids bubble wrapped and see how long it takes them to get out of it. I bet that would get them "moving" I am just kidding. No hate mail please.

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