The incorrectness of "retard"
We read:
"Last week we brought you the story of the ongoing controversy over Tropic Thunder. Shockingly, it's not Robert Downey, Jr. playing a black man that has people worried, but the use of the word "retard" in the film. Disability groups went to bat with DreamWorks to try and ruin the movie by getting the word removed from the film last week, and thankfully lost.
The news of free speech's victory over the forces of political correctness comes from the NYTimes where they reveal that disability groups are now going to plan B and organizing a boycott of the film, after meeting with DreamWorks and leaving the table unsatisfied. What's truly ludicrous is that not only are they now planning a boycott, but they're going to lobby Congress for a resolution condemning the movie for the use of hate speech. That's right, calling your buddy a "retard" is now hate speech. The next time one of your friends does something stupid, think before you verbally lynch him.
The upshot here is that if these coat the world in throw-pillows special interest groups are walking away unhappy, then moviegoers will almost certainly be walking out of Tropic Thunder happy, having laughed their asses off watching the movie as it was intended to be seen. These boycotters are people who probably weren't going to see the movie anyway
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5 comments:
Why is it that vile rap is rationalized as "it is the reality of Blacks", but using words like retard is hate speech as opposed to the reality of language use?
Political correctness is the greatest threat to our freedom that's ever come along in America! And yet, the weak, mindless, totally clueless people tolerate it. Any wonder why our elected officials and the media treat us like fools?
As I have been in a wheelchair for the last 25 years, do you think I could get away with suing the street gang "The Crips" for hurting my feelings?
Why not? I'll bet you wouldn't have any problem finding an ambulance chaser to take your case. Go for it!
Heck, "retard" was a very common put-down in elementary school, regardless of whether who was being called the name really was retarded or not. As for those planning to boycott the movie over a simple word - "What a bunch of retards!"
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