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Down Syndrome community calls for Netflix to remove comedy special for ‘hate speech’
The Down Syndrome community is asking Netflix to remove Tom Segura’s comedy special for alleged “hate speech” against people with the syndrome.
In the comedy routine, called “Disgraceful” and released earlier this month, Segura complains about not being allowed to use the word “retarded.”
He argued that since he wasn’t using the word to refer to a specific person, he should be allowed to say the word in regards to a situation.
“We were never like, ‘Look at that guy!’” he said.
“You said it to describe an idea, or a situation, you know? […] But now you can’t say that. Now you’ve gotta be like, “That’s not… smart. Your idea has an extra 21st chromosome, if you ask me.”
People with Down Syndrome have developmental challenges because they were born with three 21st chromosomes, instead of two.
At time of publication, Over 65,000 people have signed a petition on Change.org trying to convice Netflix to remove the special.
“The words used in this program are wrong, offensive and by definition is hate speech against the Down Syndrome community,” the petition, which was started by a parent of a child with the condition, reads.
“By allowing people like Mr. Segura to make a joke of the daily struggle this community faces for the sake of promoting his brand is morally wrong.”
People with Down Syndrome are also speaking out against the Netflix show.
https://globalnews.ca/news/3990710/netflix-tom-segura-down-syndrome/
Down Syndrome community calls for Netflix to remove comedy special for ‘hate speech’
The Down Syndrome community is asking Netflix to remove Tom Segura’s comedy special for alleged “hate speech” against people with the syndrome.
In the comedy routine, called “Disgraceful” and released earlier this month, Segura complains about not being allowed to use the word “retarded.”
He argued that since he wasn’t using the word to refer to a specific person, he should be allowed to say the word in regards to a situation.
“We were never like, ‘Look at that guy!’” he said.
“You said it to describe an idea, or a situation, you know? […] But now you can’t say that. Now you’ve gotta be like, “That’s not… smart. Your idea has an extra 21st chromosome, if you ask me.”
People with Down Syndrome have developmental challenges because they were born with three 21st chromosomes, instead of two.
At time of publication, Over 65,000 people have signed a petition on Change.org trying to convice Netflix to remove the special.
“The words used in this program are wrong, offensive and by definition is hate speech against the Down Syndrome community,” the petition, which was started by a parent of a child with the condition, reads.
“By allowing people like Mr. Segura to make a joke of the daily struggle this community faces for the sake of promoting his brand is morally wrong.”
People with Down Syndrome are also speaking out against the Netflix show.
https://globalnews.ca/news/3990710/netflix-tom-segura-down-syndrome/
