I have decided to stick with love,
Hate is too great a burden to bear.
~Martin Luther King, Jr.
While cruising the web this morning, I ran across the following statement on the Autism Speaks web site regarding the CBS Show "Big Brother."
In episode 2 of “Big Brother 9” which aired on CBS on Feb 13, contestant Adam Jasinski referred to people with autism as “retards” and justified his statement by saying that he worked for an autism organization. Mr. Jasinski works for the United Autism Foundation of Florida , which has no affiliation with Autism Speaks. As an organization committed to increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders and to diminishing the stigma and misunderstanding that has surrounded autism in the past, Autism Speaks condemns hateful language of this nature. We must continue to move forward to foster greater understanding of autism and other disabilities.
You can provide your own feedback to CBS here.
And just to make things perfectly clear, this little brother is the biggest overachiever you will ever meet...
Hate is too great a burden to bear.
~Martin Luther King, Jr.
While cruising the web this morning, I ran across the following statement on the Autism Speaks web site regarding the CBS Show "Big Brother."
In episode 2 of “Big Brother 9” which aired on CBS on Feb 13, contestant Adam Jasinski referred to people with autism as “retards” and justified his statement by saying that he worked for an autism organization. Mr. Jasinski works for the United Autism Foundation of Florida , which has no affiliation with Autism Speaks. As an organization committed to increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders and to diminishing the stigma and misunderstanding that has surrounded autism in the past, Autism Speaks condemns hateful language of this nature. We must continue to move forward to foster greater understanding of autism and other disabilities.
You can provide your own feedback to CBS here.
And just to make things perfectly clear, this little brother is the biggest overachiever you will ever meet...
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Judith, I watch Big Brother and I was floored when I heard that creep talk!! Surely, he will not have a job when this is over. I absolutely would NOT want him working for me!!! Liz
I've never seen the show .. and now I definitely won't be watching ... EVER...
Aw, what a gorgeous smile on that little guy. I just don't understand how someone claiming to be an advocate for our children could possibly be so insensitive. Infuriating. Well said.
What a pic! Love it. :)
I saw it and was disgusted. SO glad they issued a statement.
`Arianne
I've watched a few episodes in the UK, haven't bothered in the States, and now I definitely won't.
BEst wishes
I saw that clip via youtube/myspace and was left with a sick feeling in my stomach.
I don't watch the show and definately won't ever watch it now.
I was glad to see that Autism Speaks issued a statement.
I was not impressed with CBS's statement.
Are you kidding me....I was so upset at that comment....I have a 3 year old with Autism and was heartbroken. They need to removed that creep immediately....
Big Brother is an awesome show! The guy made one little mistake. Have you ever said a word you wishedyou could take back? He only said retard one time. Then spent days wishing he hadn't. People who didn't see the show shouldn't comment on it. Retard is a common word, and people use it all the time. The guy from big brother who made the comment happened to win the 500,000 dollars. His goal was to donate a part of that money to kids with autism. I bet you will use the money he donates! Right Judith? Why don't you think back on all the dumb things YOU have said in your life. Chill the fuck out. ggeeeeeezzzz
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