Special Olympics - The 'R-word'

I just received an email from the Special Olympics of Kansas and was appalled at the message that Hollywood is presenting. Here is what the email said:

"Dear Friend of Special Olympics Kansas:
Special Olympics Kansas invites you and your friends to be a fan of dignity and join us in a campaign to stop the use of the 'R-word.' This week, the film 'Tropic Thunder' opens in movie theaters across the nation. While intended to be a satire on Hollywood actors and producers, the film has a scene which is offensive and demeans people with intellectual disabilities.

Special Olympics Kansas is asking you to help us in this campaign by boycotting the film 'Tropic Thunder.' We need to make a statement to Hollywood that we will not stand for this type of content that is hurtful to people with intellectual disabilities.

In addition, I would ask that you share this email with your family and friends.
Be a fan of Dignity, don't say the R-word. Visit www.r-word.com."

I'm really disappointed that Hollywood thinks that this is appropriate to include in a movie and will not be seeing it in the theater or renting it. I mean I wouldn't be seeing it anyway. Jack Black, Ben Stiller, and Robert Downey Jr. are about the worlds worst actor (if you can even call them that) but this just puts the nail in the coffin. I'm not supprised that this kind of crap is coming from these guys but you would think that the producers, directors, and higher ups wouldn't have their heads so far up their butts that they thought this was acceptable. :::stepping off of soapbox:::

I hope that you will join me in this fight for equality.