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 West Hills, Ca. We don't want pity. We do want respect and opportunities to contribute to society."
"So Jerry's trying to cure a fatal illness. But at what cost? Has anyone wondered what impact being portrayed in such a devastating manner has on people with MD, not to mention those with similar conditions who wouldn't even benefit from the cure for MD?"
"City/State Sharon/MA Organizational Affiliation В Jerry Lewis is a disgrace and lacks total common decency and respect for his fellow people. He should for no reason be receiving this award"
"City/State Detroit, MI Organizational Affiliation Wayne State University Humanitarianism for profit is questionable; jokes of a certain sort--forgiven, in part, on "humanitarianism" ticket--are boring and, at times, painful."
"City/State Los Angeles, CA Organizational Affiliation В В"
"When did raising money, in and of itself, become a humanitarian act? If Elizabeth Taylor had slammed people who had contracted AIDS as she/he raised money for research, would you have considered that acceptable? If you wish to honour Mr. Lewis, please do "
"City/State New York City, New York Organizational Affiliation В В"
