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Osem · 13-12-2010, 09:08

Making fun of those who can 'defend themselves' is one thing. Picking on those who can't through no fault of their own is quite another IMO. There's quite enough paranoia directed towards autistic/mentally disabled people (and with males, sexual innuendo can be particularly hurtful/damaging) and I doubt Boyle would be quite so blase about these things if one of his children was similarly afflicted and his family had to deal with the sort of despicable comments/behaviour all too often directed at them. Life really is quite tough enough for the parents of these people without the likes of Boyle adding to the daily burden.

13-12-2010, 09:08	#86
Osem Inactive Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Right here! Posts: 22,315	Re: Katie Price complains to Ofcom over Frankie Boyle gag Making fun of those who can 'defend themselves' is one thing. Picking on those who can't through no fault of their own is quite another IMO. There's quite enough paranoia directed towards autistic/mentally disabled people (and with males, sexual innuendo can be particularly hurtful/damaging) and I doubt Boyle would be quite so blase about these things if one of his children was similarly afflicted and his family had to deal with the sort of despicable comments/behaviour all too often directed at them. Life really is quite tough enough for the parents of these people without the likes of Boyle adding to the daily burden.