Posted on 03/16/2005 9:14:39 PM PST by Just Kimberly
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Take Action Today!
Networks Set To Begin Airing Condom Ads In Prime Time
CBS and ABC have said they are seriously considering airing condom ads during prime time and daytime television. NBC and Fox and other networks will follow their lead.
I hope this concerns you as much as it does me. The condom companies say their purpose in airing their ads is to help stop the spread of disease. So, why do their ads promote products like "Warm Sensations" and "Twisted Pleasure"?
Don't be fooled by their double-speak. If the networks decide to break their self-imposed policy of not airing condom ads, we'll soon have Church & Dwight's "Trojan Man" ads bombarding our children at every turn.
You can expect that these ads will be aired repeatedly, especially during sporting events.
The networks and condom companies don't really care about what they advertise when our children are watching television. They want to make money! That's why one company president said, "…we could quadruple this business." Does that sound like a company that has our children's best interest in mind?
Do you want the networks to start airing condom ads all hours of the day? Once condom companies get their foot in the door, it’s only a matter of time before the ads will get more and more graphic.
Please send an email message to the six major networks that use public-owned airwaves. Let them know you want them to reject any offers to air condom ads on network television.
Click Here To Send Your Letter To The Networks! http://www.afa.net/Petitions/TakeAction.asp?id=125 (copy and paste if link doesn't work)
Sincerely,
Don
Donald E. Wildmon, Founder and Chairman American Family Association
P.S. Please forward this email to family and friends
______________________________________________________ (My Response)
Dear Television Network President,
"I have learned that network broadcasters are considering plans to accept and air ads for condoms during daytime and primetime viewing hours.
I strongly oppose these ads on network television because of the number of children who might watch your network.
The FCC licenses you specifically to "serve the public interest." I believe it is NOT in the public interest to air ads for these sexually oriented products.
You may argue that these ads will be discerning and for the purpose of preventing sexually transmitted diseases, I will not be persuaded.
I look forward to hearing that you will continue to abide by industry precedence and refuse to air condom ads on your network."
The above quotes are the 'suggested email response' given to us by American Family. Very polite and to the point - but I must put my two cents in.
What is wrong with you people? I really do not mean to attack you - but do you think it is appropriate for condom ads to be shown when young children are watching? How many (really) 5 year olds and up do you really think need them?
Oh, I get it. You are marketing to the parents! Guess what? They already know what they are for and have chosen NOT to use them - because they have kids!
Look guys, I doubt very seriously that your cash bottom line is suffering to the point that you need to present these ads on primetime T.V. I mean, don't you make enough money from the ads in the porn industry, the college market, MTV, etc.? Surely there are enough gays and college kids to keep you in business.
I believe, honestly, you are sincerely only doing this for the 'shock factor'. It will call more attention to you , and you may sell one or two more of your particular brand.
Yes, I am a Conservative Christian Mother of two teenage boys. It is MY business on how to educate MY children. Now, if these were T.V. shows, I could just choose not to watch. But when you are watching a show in primetime with your kids (which , by the way is very difficult, because even the good shows are focusing on more sexual topics and innuendo), it is hard to quickly switch the channel due to commercials.
Can you - FOR ONCE - think about the generation you are helping to educate? You realize these kids are our future, and they are going to be SO polluted by your advertising that Bill Clinton will look like a spot on Sesame Street.
I worry so much about my future Grandchildren. What will you guys think of next? I cannot wait until YOU people have kids and grandkids. Oh, wait - you are probably the type who will let them watch porn at the age of five, and have them shooting up their classmates by the age of nine.
Sorry. Enough is enough. (Did you not notice the voice of the Christian Public in November? We are still here. And do you think we are not smart enough to launch a counter campaign. Don't give us much credit, do ya?)
How do I contact the ABC Television Network?
Mailing Address:
ABC, Inc.
500 S. Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91521-4551
Phone number: (818) 460-7477
For ABC's Primetime and Daytime shows, as well as our Movies and Specials and ABC Sports: Audience Relations Department at netaudr@abc.com
Twisted Pleasure hits the spot!
Buy our rubbers, get a lot!
Warm Sensations, price that's right!
Twisted Pleasure for your date tonight!
Love the doggerel :-).
We've raised two and are raising a third child. We limit and restrict our children's television watching. No trash allowed on the tube in our home, and that includes most sitcoms. No profane music allowed,either. I'm sure they are tempted away from home; they are human. Resisting temptation is a part of learning self-discipline.
I still believe that eliminating TV from the home would result in a net gain in family intelligence.
"We limit and restrict our children's television watching. No trash allowed on the tube in our home, and that includes most sitcoms. No profane music allowed,either. I'm sure they are tempted away from home; they are human. Resisting temptation is a part of learning self-discipline."
Jeff, thanks, good answer. We also have one 14 year old left at home. MTV, etc. blocked out. We keep a pretty good eye on what she watches. I often have to tell her to turn the channel...All we can do is try. It would be easier for us parents, however, if the stuff wasn't even on the TV to begin with. Pushing condom use tells the kids "since you can't control yourselves (or better, why control yourselves - live it up), here are some condoms"
Regards
"By not watching TV yourself."
Trust me, that DOES NOT work! I gave up TV for Lent (I wasn't really watching much anyway, so it wasn't too difficult) and my daughter still watches her "shows". Most of what she watches is Nick at Night and ABC Family Channel, etc.
I agree that we should set a good example, but that does not guarantee the results we desire. Monitoring the TV and setting a good example is the best we can do (and prayer!)
Regards
AMEN!!!
Strangers in the night
Exchanging rubbers.
This one's too tight,
Let me try another . . .
I guess condom ads are inevetible. After all the programming already sucks . . .
Hahahahahahahaha!
Something in your hand was bright and shiny
Little blue balloons? They were so tiny,
You said put one on,
Before you catch the flu!
Strangers in the night, estranged forever,
Could we get them on? No, not once, never.
They were much too tight
For strangers in the night.
Why, thank you, Maddie! See #32 :-)
ROTFL!!
My dad used to play "stranglers in the night" whenever he'd have gigs on Halloween.
OK, that does it. I'm going to lock the both of you into a padded cell........ either that or the Musicians Rest Home for Wacked-Out Lyricists....
Where seldom is heard
A (^*&%$#@*!!!!! word
Cuz I can't hurt myself when I play.
IMHO, it all started to go downhill when lawyers were permitted to advertise. ;-)
He started it!
WTF? Is a child's innocence sacred anymore? The people and organizations involved in the MSM must live in a dark and shallow world.
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