[Just Kimberly]

Above is an email I recieved today. Many of you may have gotten it, too. I enclosed my response below the information. I chose to speak up and exercise my freedom of speech. I do not think they are going to like me much, but I cannot remain silent any longer. It is time for the MSM to be put in their place. Sorry if I offended anyone here - just can't take it anymore, and wanted to share for those who may not know about this already. JK And by the way - they have restricted alcohol ads, taken away cigarette commercials - but this is supposed to be okay?

[HitmanLV]

I don't even watch the networks very much at all, and encourage others to do the same.

[KoRn]

Well now along with 'male enhancements' we will see condoms......Just damn, what's next?????

[kingu]

Let me see if I understand this right... Commericals for condoms during prime time are going to have an effect that would supersede the effect of having bowls of condoms in the office at your local elementary school?

They'll have more effect than having a teacher explain in detail how to open a condom package in middle school?

They'll have more effect than having a teacher demonstrate on a cucumber in high school?

It's a legal product - the companies have a legitimate interest in promoting their product, the television networks pay for their programming from those advertising dollars. I've no problem with their advertising condoms at any point of the day. If you're worried about your children, DON'T LET THEM WATCH TELEVISION. I'll guarantee that seeing Doogie Howzser debating having sex with his girlfriend will be a far deeper effect on their lives than a simple television commerical.

Perhaps I'm just too much into this personal responsibility. Perhaps our nation would be well served by having classes in school that show folks how to turn off their televisions and change channels when something they don't want to see comes on.

[endthematrix]

The surest way to avoid transmission of sexually transmitted diseases is to abstain from sexual intercourse, or to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and you know is uninfected.

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JK, don't cover your eyes...


"consistent condom use is a highly effective means of preventing HIV transmission."


"Latex condoms, when used consistently and correctly, can reduce the risk of transmission of gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis."

"Genital ulcer diseases (genital herpes, syphilis, and chancroid)and HPV infections can occur in both male or female genital areas that are covered or protected by a latex condom, as well as in areas that are not covered. Correct and consistent use of latex condoms can reduce the risk of genital herpes, syphilis, and chancroid only when the infected area or site of potential exposure is protected. While the effect of condoms in preventing human papillomavirus infection is unknown, condom use has been associated with a lower rate of cervical cancer, an HPV-associated disease."

Fact Sheet, Male Latex Condoms:
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/facts/condoms.htm

[little jeremiah]

Moral Absolutes Ping.

FYI. I got the email too since I'm on their list. Being lazy, I figured someone else would post it!

Who needs TV, anyway? There's FR for news, books for entertainment, and playing music for fun.

Let me know if anyone wants on/off (or back on) this pinglist.

Note: One of the best things anyone can do for his/her children is to throw away the television.

[Veto!]

Oh good! Another reason to NEVER watch network tv. Except The Amazing Race and Survivor, both of which are looking for family audiences.

As for the rest of network tv, they can run condom, Viagra, Depends, and Tampax ads all day and night for all I care. A cesspool of bodily functions, that's what its become. Next thing you know, there'll be some American Idol looking for people who can vomit on key.

[beyond the sea]

Networks Set To Begin Airing Condom Ads In Prime Time

Damn, this was the only thing missing during 'Ozzie and Harriet' and 'Father Knows Best' when I was young.

This country is being taken down the sewer.

[NotJustAnotherPrettyFace]

CONTACT ABC

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

[NotJustAnotherPrettyFace]

CONTACT CBS - FEEDBACK FORM

[T'wit]

Can't sell condoms without a catchy little jingle! Permit me to write one for you :-)

Twisted Pleasure hits the spot!
Buy our rubbers, get a lot!
Warm Sensations, price that's right!
Twisted Pleasure for your date tonight!

[verity]

IMHO, it all started to go downhill when lawyers were permitted to advertise. ;-)

[BureaucratusMaximus]

Sheesh...I guess its time to get rid of the TV, or at least restrict it to VCR tapes and DVDs. My kids (all under the age of 7) don't need to know what a condom is used for, and don't need to be curious about about what a condom is used for at this point in their lives.

WTF? Is a child's innocence sacred anymore? The people and organizations involved in the MSM must live in a dark and shallow world.