This week Jeremy Clarkson was suspended by the BBC from Top Gear - it is rumoured that
he punched a producer because there wasn't any hot food available after filming. This is not his first act of violence and as such he should not be allowed back on BBC television.
Sign now to tell the BBC that we must stand together against violence, racism and sexism. Get Clarkson off our television!
Violence:
- Accused of punching Top Gear’s producer. Swore at Piers Morgan and punched him leaving Morgan with a scar.
Racism and xenophobia:
- Alleged to have mumbled the 'n word' in a children's rhyme. Called to abolish the Welsh language. Made a string of jokes about Indian culture. Used the term 'slope', a pejorative for Asians.
Trivialising violence against women:
- Made jokes about lorry drivers murdering sex workers.
Homophobia:
- Used the phrase "ginger beer" (rhyming slang for "queer") in a derogatory manner.
Anti-workers’ rights:
- Said "I would take [striking workers] outside and execute them in front of their families."
Please sign the petition calling on the BBC to not renew Clarkson's contract, which expires at the end of March 2015. Dear BBC,
We appreciate that you have suspended Jeremy Clarkson for his violent interaction with a colleague a few days ago. This is not his first act of violence and as such he should not be allowed back on BBC television. Below is a list of just some of his behaviour:
Violence:
Accused of punching Top Gear’s producer. Swore at Piers Morgan and punched him leaving Morgan with a scar.
Racism and xenophobia:
Alleged to have mumbled the 'n word' in a children's rhyme.. Called to abolish the Welsh language. Made a string of jokes about Indian culture. Used the term 'slope', a pejorative for Asians.
Trivialising violence against women:
Made jokes about lorry drivers murdering sex workers.
Homophobia:
Used the phrase "ginger beer" (rhyming slang for "queer") in a derogatory manner.
Anti-workers’ rights:
Said "I would take [striking workers] outside and execute them in front of their families."
A man like this is a terrible role model for the British public. He should not be on television any more. We urge you to not renew Clarkson's contract, which we understand expires at the end of March 2015.
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