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Groups that advocate for the disabled called on Sunday for a national boycott of the Ben Stiller comedy “Tropic Thunder,” citing what they say is its negative portrayal of people with intellectual disabilities.

He said the groups are particularly offended by the film’s repeated use of the word “retard” regarding a character, Simple Jack, played by Stiller in a subplot about an actor. (more…)