Thread by @RespectIsVital

1/ THREAD It's upsetting as a disabled person with a son who has Autism to see @novaramedia media ignoring the backlash from @AaronBastani's interview with Peter Singer

He says disabled babies aren't equal to non disabled kids &
those with learning disabilities can't be raped

2/ I like @novaramedia on some things, which is why it's even more disappointing they've not said anything in response.

Disabled people are often used as a campaign tool, but when we raise concerns, we're ignored.

Singer has a long history if frankly abhorrent ableism. See next

3/ Singer in his 1979 book; Practical Ethics

“Human babies are not born self-aware, or capable of grasping that they exist over time. They are not persons the life of a newborn is of less value than the life of a pig, a dog, or a chimpanzee.”

4/ In July 2020 Singer defended his stance on allowing parents to euthanise a disabled child.

newshub.co.nz/home/new-zeala…

5/ In a debate last year, 2020, Singer put forward his case for why severely disabled children should be euthanized at birth.

merionwest.com/2020/12/14/the…

6/ In 1999, Peter Singer argued for vaccines to be tested on people in a permanent vegetative state.

utilitarian.net/singer/intervi…

7/ In June 2020, Singer argued the elderly or disabled should receive less treatment for COVID than young or able-bodied people because saving our lives would lead to more people living in ill health or with disabilities which is a burden on society.

nationalreview.com/corner/peter-s…

8/ In 2017 Singer argued if someone is too intellectually inhibited to understand the notion of consent they can’t withhold it. And if they don't fight back, it’s reasonable to assume they're having a good time.

currentaffairs.org/2017/04/now-pe…

9/ I hope those at @novaramedia such as @AaronBastani @AyoCaesar & @michaeljswalker can understand why Disabled People are extremely hurt by their interview of Peter Singer without any real pushback on his abhorrent views.

Disabled people need allies and this isn't it.

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10/ PLEASE Sign this petition asking @novaramedia to acknowledge the hurt they've caused with their cozy interview with Peter Singer.

It may not have been their intention, but understanding disabled people's concerns is really important.

We need allies
chng.it/9fPHwVrT

11/ Understand @AaronBastani @AyoCaesar and @michaeljswalker, this is a heartfelt request.

You do good things, but like everyone else, you will get things wrong.
be hurt isn't a bad thing.

Listening and learning is important. Disabled people don't have a big voice in any media

12/ @novaramedia have now responded to tne backlash from their Peter Singer interview.

I appreciate this and look forward to seeing how they plan to better represent and include disabled people in their reporting.

https://twitter.com/novaramedia/status/1370027434133708810?s=19