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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a PP but also Black. Maybe,  the only one on this thread. I can't speak for all Black Americans or individuals but I don't fault John Davidson for his condition. He can't control his Tourettes, he shouldn't have to live as a shut-in, and he should absolutely be allowed to attend a major awards show that's potentially honoring a film about his life. I also think he should publicly apologize to the targets of his outburst in the same way most decent people will apologize for accidentally stepping on someone else's foot. Unintentional,  sure but the person still has a hurt foot or dirty shoes.

The fault of this is 100% with BAFTA and the BBC. BAFTA should have better prepared the presenters and crowd for potentially offensive outbursts... not just "potential disruptions." There should have been more context provided so people weren't caught off guard and could maybe even respond in a way that would defuse any controversy.

Worse is the decision to not edit the outburst. That's inexcusable and there should be significant blowback. I don't know how Europe's equivalent of an FCC operates, but the BBC should be fined significantly and, if Black performers boycott the BAFTA's moving forward,  that should be understandable.  The fact that "poltical" statements were censored, but the outburst was allowed to remain in the broadcast seems intentional and there's very little explanation that would make me feel otherwise. [/quote]

Nope, you’re not the only one on this thread. It’s been educational and a bit eye opening to see how many people here will twist themselves in knots to argue that an adult man with a disability — who advocates for the inclusion of people who have his disability — should get a pass on on the impact that his behaviors may have on others. I agree with most of what you’ve said — although I think it’s less than 100% on BAFTA. IMO, Davidson should make a real and public apology — or recognize that his failure to do so will limit his ability to be included in at least some settings.  I do find it startling that no one at BAFTA has had the sense to at least craft an appropriate apology that addresses the genuine damage that Davidson’s behavior has caused — damage that ripples out from the people that he hurt directly, to people in the audiences for the program, to the leadership at BAFTA, which has handled this exceptionally poorly.

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