Tropic Thunder uses the R... word A LOT

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Hi All

I got this from the Down Syndrome Association, Los Angeles and

thought you might want to participate in the letter writing

campaign. I need to warn you that the trailer includes lots of adult

language and the blog has at least one adult word so if this is

offensive to you be prepared. I thought it was important to send

ahead anyway.

('s mom,9, DS-A)

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Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles

Media Update Re: " Tropic Thunder "

August 4, 2008

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Dear & Brent,

I have been active in a national discussion by groups representing

people with Down syndrome

and other disabilities in regards to a new film by

DreamWorks, " Tropic Thunder. "

There is much on line about it...

http://defamer.com/5032769/tropic-thunder-braces-for-retard-backlash

....and a couple of posts on Pat Bauer's blog over the last week.

The film features a film with in it called " Simple Jack " with many

references to " Retards " and more.

Please see Pat's forwared email below and check out her blogs to

learn more about it.

You can express your thoughts via the comments section on Pat's site.

Thank you for your support!

Gail on

Executive Director DSALA

You Can Make a Difference!

Forward from Bauer

I wonder if I could ask for your help with something.

I've put up a new post this morning:

http://www.patriciaebauer.com/2008/08/04/readers-advice/

It's a call for comments about " Tropic Thunder " and its ad campaign.

I'd greatly appreciate anything you could do to help push this link

out ASAP

to people far and wide -- by listserv, by email, you name it.

I'd like to assemble a good stack of comments on my website in

anticipation of the meeting

Wednesday. I know the studio people are reading and I'm hoping the

film critics will, too.

If people comment there, their voices will be heard.

Many, many thanks for your help.

All the best,

Pat