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Sophia Bush Slams Urban's Anorexia Tee

One Tree Hill actress Sophia Bush has taken to her blog to blast Urban Outfitters for selling that pro-anorexia shirt with the words "Eat Less" across the chest.

The tee, which stirred up quite the controversy last month, has been pulled from the retailer's website but that didn't stop Sophia from giving them a good tongue-lashing.

Here's what she had to say:

UO,

I have been a supporter of your store for many years, but now I'm through.

I am fortunate enough to star on a wonderful TV show called One Tree Hill. I play a fashion designer named Brooke Davis, who started a campaign on the show called "Zero Is Not A Size" and the outpouring of love and gratitude that came my way from girls and women ALL OVER THE WORLD who have body image issues brought me to tears.

To promote starvation? To promote anorexia, which leads to heart disease, bone density loss, and a slew of other health problems, not least of all psychological issues that NEVER go away? Shame on you. I will no longer be shopping at your stores. And I will encourage the tens of thousands of female supporters I have to do the same. I have fought to boycott BP. I never imagined I would also be boycotting affordable fashion.

You should issue a public apology, and make a hefty donation to a women's organization that supports those stricken with eating disorders. I am sickened that anyone, on any board, in your gigantic company would have voted 'yes' on such a thing, let alone enough of you to manufacture an item with such a hurtful message. It's like handing a suicidal person a loaded gun. You should know better.

I sincerely hope that next time you decide that making fun of serious issues is comedic, or 'snarky in a cool way,' that you rethink your decision.

With Sincerity but NO respect,

Sophia Bush

Here is my letter, in defense of all of us who have ever looked in a mirror and felt less than fabulous…

Way to let 'em have it Sophia!

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[Image via Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.]

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