Cancel Humanitarian Award for Jerry Lewis
This petition has been launched to object to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' announcement that it will give Jerry Lewis its Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the Oscar Awards ceremo... continue reading »
"City/State Zig Zag, OR Organizational Affiliation Disability Rights Center Lewis' MDA promotes a paternalistic attitude (a pity approach) to people with disabilities.Because of his ability to garner publicity, he may have done more than any other individ"
"City/State Wethersfield, CT We are WHOLE people...regardless!"
"City/State El Paso, Texas Giving Lewis the award would send the wrong message about how to be a successful activist"
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"City/State Edgewood, Maryland Disabled people want RESPECT and RIGHTS, not pity."
"City/State Fairborn, Ohio I have MD and his remarks are an insult to humanity!"
"City/State Boston, MA Organizational Affiliation Disability Rights Advocate The role of humanitarian by Mr. Lewis is a false persona. He has done great harm to damage public perception of people with disabilities. He could have been a great advocate for "
"I say you all have issues if you think Jerry Lewis does not desrve this. Who has been more of a humanitarian than Jerry? He has been doing this for over 50 years. With the telethon and being a legend in the movie industry there is no one more rewarding th"
"City/State New Hampshire I am a long time Disability Rights Advocate and I find Jerry Lewis' attitude towards people with disabilities despicable. He has done nothing to deserve this award as his "humanitarian" efforts involve trying to cure a disease ra"
