Re: Autism group demands apology from CBS for offensive re...

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Good luck getting one. I don't think that this will be a very high priority for them.

In a message dated 2/18/2008 12:34:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, no_reply writes:

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/080218/entertainment/big_brother_autism_protestAutism group demands apology from CBS for offensive remark1 hour, 40 minutes agoBy The Associated Press NEW YORK - A national autism group is demanding an apology from CBS over a disparaging remark a contestant on the reality show "Big Brother" made about people with the disorder. Gilmore, executive director of Autism United, said Monday that his group has been trying to speak with CBS executives since the show aired last week. On the show, a contestant named Adam, who claims to work for an autism foundation, said he would spend his winnings on a hair salon for people with developmental disabilities "so retards can get it together and get their hair done." The website for the show describes him as a 29-year-old public relations manager from Delray Beach, Fla. His remark shocked his partner, Sheila, who replied, "Don't call them that." Adam responded by saying, "Disabled kids. I can call them whatever I want. I work with them all day, OK?" A call to CBS was not immediately returned. "Big Brother" has been the target of other protests, condemned for remarks made by contestants about such hot-button issues as incest, race, ethnicity and sexual orientation. In the past, contestants have been removed following incidents that were deemed violent or racist. The premise of the show is that contestants - or houseguests - are isolated from the outside world while under constant surveillance. Once a week, they vote to evict each other. A jury of voted-off contestants picks the "Big Brother" winner over another finalist for the $500,000 grand prize. Autism is a complex disorder featuring repetitive behaviours and poor social interaction and communication skills. Delicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. Watch the video on AOL Living.

[Guest guest]

Especially in light of the fact that most Aspies don't care enough

to write CBS themselves.

Is it any wonder one of our advocates committed suicide. If we don't

care, why should she?

Tom

Administrator

Good luck getting one. I don't think that this will be a very high

priority for them.