Comments on: Disability rights groups organizing over ‘Tropic Thunder’

By: Chris "Crazy Legs" Fonseca

Chris "Crazy Legs" Fonseca — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:22:29 +0000

You need to get off the “PC” high horse.

Comedy is comedy.

I’d love to go to the premiere and roll past you idiots, morons and yes “RETARDS” who try to be a voice for us with disabilities, to watch a PARODY MOVIE.

Chris “Crazy Legs” Fonseca — Comedian

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:21:31 +0000

I have a physical disability that started at 32 years of age Now at 40 the disability is really a two sided coin. I know what it was like without a disability. Having the disability now has made me so much stronger at understanding the way people judge others.

I have ataxia which if someone sees me walk into a 7/11 now at 8AM they would think I am drunk by my gait and the loss of balance. Sometimes I will just fall down.

Before my being on the other end of the stick I am on now I would also have the same thought as others. I consider the ability to have a enlightened understanding not to judge that way now worthy of having the disability b/c if not I may still see the way I would have before my situation.

We are all different with different imperfections but I always feel when or if people do harm others with words or whatever way it is b/c of their own insecurity so in my view they are really the lost ones. That is just my opinion, and bless everyone who does every day have some seious disability they must face.

By: Tracey

Tracey — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:59:03 +0000

Up until now I have been a fan of Ben Stiller but my husband and I will no longer watch anything with any of these actors in. Where’s the humor in being nasty? I am going to personally file a complaint with as many bodies as possible. Sometimes Hollywood makes me sick!

By: Greg M.

Greg M. — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:34:23 +0000

Hollywood has sunk to an absolute low. This is dispicable! As the father of a beautiful eight year old boy with cognitive difficulties, my blood boils whenever I hear that the “R” word, or when I think of him being made fun of. I hope this movie is a bomb. I will personally boycott any and all DreamWorks productions, along with anyone else involved with this tragedy of injustice.

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:38:56 +0000

Outrageous!! So sad that Hollywood decided to make and release a movie at the expense of people with disabilities. I would have hoped that those involved in making movies would be a little more enlightened.

It is heartbreaking knowing that many individuals and families will be affected by this total lack of sensitivity.

Linda

By: Nancy

Nancy — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:47:41 +0000

In this day and age I would think that DreamWorks of all people and the so called “stars” of this movie would have better sense and taste than to do a movie with this storyline in it. But of course, if any one of those “stars” had a child with any type of disability that would not have been the subject of the movie or they wouldn’t have even considered doing the movie.

And I’m also sure that Ben Stiller could have come up with a different plotline to follow about “the lengths actors will go to to advance their careers” without involving any disability, just goes to prove how small their brains are and how low their sense of humor and sensibility truly is! Shame on you all!

Oh, and the ‘R’ Rating? That will only make the kids under 17 want to see it all the more.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:44:41 +0000

I understand that the movies out today are just not making it and the actors, well, can’t act to say the least. So is this what we have come to, making fun of innocent people to get a laugh. It’s pathetic to see so-called “trained actors” making ridiculous movies that make no sense just to put a buck in their pocket. It’s sad, very sad!

By: Peggy(NJ)

Peggy(NJ) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:47:33 +0000

I am very upset to see this kind of movie being so hurtful to special needs people. I have a son with Down syndrome and everyone who meets him loves his wonderful personality. He is a joy to know. I resent the name retarded and would think you have more sensitivity than to use this to make money$$$$ What about the many actors & actresses that are in rehab for drugs and alcohol, are they not handicapped? Get a life in this day and age. That way of thinking is outdated and inclusion is where it’s at.

By: Molly

Molly — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:53:26 +0000

My husband and I are expecting a child with Down syndrome next month. It simply breaks my heart to hear that a movie released in 2008 could negatively portray those with intellectual disabilities. What a disappointment.

By: Lora

Lora — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:03:47 +0000

As the parent of a child with Down syndrome, we work very hard to have our child fully included and accepted in society. I believe we are doing a good job. However, I do feel a movie such as this has the power to set us back a good 10 years. The use of the “R word” is not and never should be considered funny under any circumstances and for a movie to perpetuate it is, in my opinion, simply unacceptable.

I will not see this movie nor will I see any other Ben Stiller movies in the future and I will encourage others to do the same.