Maybe they will listen. Maybe nobody will. But I'm game to try. I signed up. When they have enough people registered, they'll start the activism.
FReepers? Sign up at their Web page today.
Shalom.
1 posted on
02/22/2002 12:21:04 PM PST by
ArGee
To: ArGee
Good post. http://www.onemilliondads.com
2 posted on
02/22/2002 12:28:05 PM PST by
Be active
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Ping.
3 posted on
02/22/2002 12:30:48 PM PST by
ArGee
To: ArGee
4 posted on
02/22/2002 12:42:05 PM PST by
backhoe
To: ArGee
I'm sure they mean well.....
but I can handle the monitoring of my kid's TV viewing.
(besides they probably hate "Glutton Bowl"
5 posted on
02/22/2002 12:47:35 PM PST by
WhiteGuy
To: ArGee
sewage the networks ... I agree - I have given speeches on this subject and nearly everyone agrees with me (will they get rid of their TVs - I don't know)
I'm not a Father (maybe I should get busy) but I am an Uncle and a Godfather!
To: ArGee
OneMillionMomsThese sites (Dads and Moms) don't sound like a bad idea... I mean.... look what we accomplished with the PC WTC statue petition!
9 posted on
02/22/2002 12:55:03 PM PST by
Key
To: ArGee
11 posted on
02/22/2002 12:56:52 PM PST by
Key
To: ArGee
Since I'm female, I'll just bttt.
To: ArGee
Do you have to be a dad, for I wouldn't mind signing up. Does future dads count?
To: ArGee
These Dad's better not mess with The Family Guy or The Sopranos!
I suggest that they pay attention to their kids and watch tv with them.
Better yet, play a game, read a book.
But again, this is parenting. But they must not, can not, mess with the shows I like!
20 posted on
02/22/2002 1:23:26 PM PST by
Moleman
To: ArGee
You know what irritates me more than the violence and sex?
It is the idiocy, the classlessness, the lack of DIGNITY. My friends and I have a term for this kind of thing, we call it 'Gumby'. When something is gumby it is shamelessly retarded, juvenile. It is an orgy of self-degradation. It is like Gilligan on quaaludes. A horny Gilligan on quaaludes.
Its like in order to be on TV, you have to have a lobotomy, but not one where the result is you will stare off into space in a peaceful manner, but one where you become an annoying human clown.
TV idolizes stupidity, simpletons are its heros. Its dialog is obnoxiousness.
To: ArGee
I'm already on. They do some good work. I will spread the word some more on my e mail list.
25 posted on
02/22/2002 6:32:44 PM PST by
Coleus
To: ArGee
Should be one million families. Mom's generally have more control over what their kids watch and don't watch, make most purchases for the house, etc., etc.
I feel left out.
26 posted on
02/23/2002 4:37:49 AM PST by
Gophack
To: Catholic_list; 20somethings_list; Christian_list; Culture_War; Fatherhood; medianews; SASU
Here's my first letter to Procter and Gamble:
Dear Chrm. John E. Pepper, The modern experiment with "extreme sexuality" in our entertainment is very dangerous to the bedrock of our American society, the family. The not-so-subtle message in print, radio, and television programming and advertising is that sexual activity is the ultimate in self-fulfillment. This damages family relationships which are based on long-term, not short-term, goals and rewards.
I recognize that hair-care products are difficult to differentiate. However, your Herbal Essence commercials only add to the problems discussed above without really demonstrating the advantages of your product. It is unreasonable to equate the "organic" experience with the "orgasmic" behaviors of the actresses in the commercials. I am sure these ads promote your products, but they also promote an American ethic that is dangerous to who we are as a nation.
There must be a better way to promote hair-care products. Instead of following the modern trends that are destructive to our national identity, a company like Procter and Gamble is in a unique position to lead. You could provide a positive model to other advertisers, actually raising the bar in broadcast advertising if you will simply set a corporate direction to do so. In a time like this, when moral consciousness is at a low in our society, we need leaders, not followers. Will Procter and Gamble take the lead and pull these offensive ads?
I hope for a positive response from P&G. Your company has consistently presented itself as a family-friendly company and a leader in its marketplace. I hope it will act like one in this situation. I will make my future purchasing decisions based on your response. I look forward to hearing from you.
28 posted on
02/26/2002 5:12:49 AM PST by
ArGee
To: ArGee
I like what they do, but they should be more attentive to "urban Legends" which they seem to send on to us.
29 posted on
01/26/2003 12:51:07 PM PST by
Coleus
(RU 486 Kills Babies)
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