I read some good news today – Jerry Lewis’s annual pity party – excuse me, telethon – is only going to last 6 hours this year, not the normal 21 ½ hours. Then I read even better news – this will be Jerry’s last year for the telethon.
I wrote last year about some of the abhorrent comments made by Mr. Lewis, and about my opinions on those comments.
My opinions on this panderer of pity have not changed in the least. My children need to be accepted and included regardless of their disability. It is well past time for social change, not more money grubbing in the name of pity.
I’m all for research for cures and prevention, but I don’t believe you have to parade a bunch of ‘Jerry’s kids’ in front of the world to seek money for that research.
As Mr. Lewis shared on the CBS Sunday Morning Show on May 20, 2001, "Pity? You don't want to be pitied because you're a cripple in a wheelchair? Stay in your house!"
Sorry Jerry, we will not be staying in our houses and we don’t want your pity.
Good bye and good riddance.
2 comments:
I remember watching his show when I was a kid, but haven't seen it in 30 years. I agree, it's time to rethink the way money is raised for research.
My best friend's brother passed away from MD and she cannot STAND Jerry's kids. I'm totally forwarding her this blog post, she will appreciate it. Her brother was NOT someone to be pitied and NEITHER are your kids. Are you kidding me? Have you seen what our kids can do.
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