Big Brother Contestant Bashes Autistics

NEW YORK (AP) - A national autism group is demanding an apology
from CBS over a disparaging remark a contestant on the reality show
"Big Brother" made about people with the disorder.
The executive director of Autism United says his group has been
trying to speak with CBS executives since the show aired last
Tuesday.
On the show, a contestant named Adam, who said he works for an
autism foundation, said he would spend his winnings on a hair salon
for people with developmental disabilities "so retards can get it
together and get their hair done." The Web site for the show
describes him as a 29-year-old public relations manager from Delray
Beach.
His remark shocked his partner, Sheila, who replied, "Don't
call them that."
Adam responded by saying, "Disabled kids. I can call them
whatever I want. I work with them all day, OK?"
A call to CBS was not immediately returned.

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