Do you think you bear any responsibility for those people dressing as the character you created to make fun of individuals who try hard every day just to be included? Do you think the statement you were trying to make about actors in any way counters the hurt you’ve caused and continue to cause to real people struggling with disabilities?

Unfortunately, an “I told you so” by disability groups won’t undo the harm you’ve done. If my 9-year-old daughter with Down syndrome opens the door on Halloween to one of these “funny” costumes, I’ll tell her you were just trying to make a statement about Hollywood actors — that should make her feel better.