Guest guest Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 As most of you know I get very offened by the word " retard " . I have been keeping a tally on which shows have let this word be aired without sensoring it and I guess I am not the only one. This was in the news this morning. I really think as a group we should also try to do something. News 02/18/2008 09:58:34 EST Autism Group Demands Apology From CBS 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, says his group has been trying to speak with CBS executives since the show aired last Tuesday. On the show, a contestant named Adam, who said he works 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 Web site for the show describes him as a 29-year-old public relations manager from Del Ray 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. I have also found these ones: Baio 46 and pregnant using the word retard on vh1 November 29, Bravo station Kathy Griffith special Straight to Hell Or if you prefer, you can write to us in care of our parent company, NBC/Universal, at: Bravo Viewer Relations 3000 W. Alameda Ave., Suite 250 Burbank, CA 91523 Old reruns of Will and Grace Larry the cable Guy Two and a Half Men These are just the shows I found. How do we change they way people see our children is by changing the way they are allowed to be viewed on television. Sue Isabella 14 months ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 I still get offended by the word. But I will add that I feel sorry for those who use the word because they will " never catch up " and they will always be behind. > > As most of you know I get very offened by the word " retard " . I have been keeping a tally on which shows have let this word be aired without sensoring it and I guess I am not the only one. This was in the news this morning. I really think as a group we should also try to do something. > News > 02/18/2008 09:58:34 EST Autism Group Demands Apology From CBS > > > 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, says his group has been trying to speak with CBS executives since the show aired last Tuesday. > On the show, a contestant named Adam, who said he works 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 Web site for the show describes him as a 29-year-old public relations manager from Del Ray 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. > > > I have also found these ones: Baio 46 and pregnant using the word retard on vh1 > > November 29, Bravo station Kathy Griffith special Straight to Hell > > Or if you prefer, you can write to us in care of our parent company, NBC/Universal, at: > > Bravo Viewer Relations > 3000 W. Alameda Ave., Suite 250 > Burbank, CA 91523 > > Old reruns of Will and Grace > > Larry the cable Guy > > Two and a Half Men > > These are just the shows I found. How do we change they way people see our children is by changing the way they are allowed to be viewed on television. > > Sue > Isabella 14 months > > > _____________________________________________________________________ _______________ > Looking for last minute shopping deals? > Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php? category=shopping > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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