Hey all!
I was listening to the American Family Radio today and I learned about their website and One Million Moms. The American Family Association partners with OMM to stand against all sorts of current issues that we can have a voice in. Click here to to see the current issues with recent indecent television advertising.
The Bert & Ernie Petition along with the Zappos Shoes Nude commercials are the the most recent. You have a chance to petition against such advertising.
It actually works. The CEO from Finish Line Shoes recently removed an indecent commercial involving a nude boy posing in an art class scene. Yes, it was really showing on TV. search it :)
As moms, I think we ought to start acting against such behavior instead of just sighing when we hear about them :) How can we complain if we don't take a stand against it? And if you don't care, then we shouldn't hear your complaints or opinions- when its your time to stand up for something you believe in. (I am saying this in the kindest way I can, I promise :)
I am not saying sign every petition out there, they can be risky. But what I am saying is that those who do care can have a voice and should have a voice in these issues and others. Instead of relying on other people to hopefully resolve these issues, we need to take the time, responsibility, and ownership in the change that we want to see happen. Anyone with me on this one?!
And, if TV is a big issue for your family, why not just get rid of it- and the movies too! Take that extra 50-100 bucks a month and put it towards something beneficial like savings or paying off debt! (Ok, now I am starting to sound a bit bitter, but in all honesty I think it needs to be said!)
All in all, I am thankful to even have an opinion and able to voice it freely :) Because of that, why aren't I doing more with the freedoms that I have been given??
Thanks for letting me rant on a bit... sometimes I need to.. especially on these topics.
*down below is the petition letter you will find on the website. I like the wording of it.
Dear Tony Hsieh,
As a mother, etc., I am highly offended by your company's decision to feature nude models in your "More than Shoes" ad campaigns. Your decision is disrespectful to me personally, and to my family. If Zappos continues to use such poor taste and inappropriate marketing choices, I will make a conscious effort to shop elsewhere.
Your current ads are soft porn, and I find them extremely offensive. It is degrading to women and harmful to men not to mention damaging to impressionable young men and women.
I implore you to publicly apologize and remove the offensive images from your website. This disgusting advertising campaign needs to be discontinued immediately.
I look forward to hearing from you regarding my concern.
2 comments:
We got rid of television last October because honestly, every bit of it was junk. And parents who say the educational shows help I think are copping out because no show can do more for your child than their own parent's interaction with them. Our family is so much more mentally and physically healthy due to the lack of television shows bringing the devil so to speak into our homes.
I agree Amber :)
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