My children observe and imitate everything that I do so it is so very important that I set a good example for them. I am constantly thinking about the kind of people that I am teaching them to be. I want them to be kind to everyone no matter what someone's religion or skin color or if they are disabled in some way.
That is why when my friend Lori told me that the movie, Tropic Thunder had some scenes in it that are insulting to people with intellectual challenges, I became livid. The movie has coined the phrase 'Full Retard'. What a horrible thing to call people. I will be truly heartbroken if my children ever called someone that. It is reprehensible that anyone would use that word to describe anyone. It is malicious and mean.
Some will say that this falls under freedom of speech. And perhaps it does. But let me tell you what.....I will not show my children, friends and family that I condone the use of that word by spending any money to see it. EVER. I must show them that there is nothing funny about being hurtful and mean.
My family is boycotting Tropic Thunder and I suggest you do the same. And if I haven't convinced you. Read this.
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I had no idea that this movie said such a thing... I will pass the word along!
I came for a visit via the bloggy train. Thanks for letting me stop by!
ReplyDeleteMy hubby and I watched the trailer for this movie the other night and found more than a few things offensive. Which is sad, given that we love Ben Stiller.
Yet what you have said is exactly the reason we won't spend our money to watch it. Our kids see everything we do. Setting an example is not always easy, but it is the right thing.
I'm also here from the blog train ... I read your friend's post and commented there, too. I think this is just another example of the disgusting depths to which Hollywood will go to make money. They will be politically correct about anything that's going to make a big stir, but when it comes to a group that doesn't parade itself and make a big noise politically, they could care less. Guess it shows where their values really are ... not in doing the right thing, but in placating the right people.
ReplyDeleteYOU ROCK! This is such an upward battle but it is made a little easier by people helping me spread the word that this is just not right! Thanks for your support on this! Luv ya!
ReplyDeleteThat is just TERRIBLE! Im so livid, I think im going to call our movie theater to tell them why I will not be coming to see it. Terrible!
ReplyDeleteGreat post - I blogged on this issue also:
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That is a terrible phrase. I'm going to read the link now.
ReplyDeleteLove your new look and congrats on your brand new very own url!
wow, I had no idea! Thanks for the insight. I went to the movies this weekend and saw Momma Mia.
ReplyDeleteSetting an example for our kids is so very important! Thanks for blogging about this one, I quoted you on my blog to spread the word!
ReplyDeleteThank you for adding your voice to this issue.
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