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The NFL rejected a Super Bowl program ad from a veterans group
Posted on 1/23/18 at 2:53 pm
Posted on 1/23/18 at 2:53 pm
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The NFL rejected an ad from a veterans group that wanted to publish in its Super Bowl program.
The full page ad from AMVETS would have featured a military honor guard holding an American flag and the text #PleaseStand at the top of the page. After many NFL players chose to kneel in protest during the singing of the National Anthem before football games, the ad called on players to stand. It also solicited donations.
The NFL said it rejected the ad because it made a "political statement."
In a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell dated January 22, AMVETS National Commander Marion Polk said that "freedom of speech works both ways."
"We respect the rights of those who choose to protest, as these rights are precisely what our members have fought -- and in many cases died -- for," Polk wrote. "But imposing corporate censorship to deny the same rights to those veterans who have have secured it for us all is reprehensible and totally beyond the pale."
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Posted on 1/23/18 at 2:54 pm to RLDSC FAN
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In a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell dated January 22, AMVETS National Commander Marion Polk said that "freedom of speech works both ways."
That's not what freedom of speech is Commander
Posted on 1/23/18 at 2:55 pm to RLDSC FAN
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it made a "political statement."
but having national anthems and sporting camo month doesn't
Posted on 1/23/18 at 2:55 pm to RLDSC FAN
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AMVETS National Commander Marion Polk said that "freedom of speech works both ways."
definitely accurate and in no way relevant
has the NFL had any advertisements published about the kneeling? i doubt it.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 2:55 pm to RLDSC FAN
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But imposing corporate censorship to deny the same rights to those veterans who have have secured it
What?
Posted on 1/23/18 at 2:55 pm to RLDSC FAN
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"freedom of speech works both ways."
Freedom of Speech means the NFL can't decide what they want in their program?
Posted on 1/23/18 at 2:55 pm to RLDSC FAN
quote:its a good thing that the NFL isnt restricting this
"freedom of speech works both ways."
Posted on 1/23/18 at 2:56 pm to RLDSC FAN
So, players have the right to express their views, but the people who serve to protect that right don't deserve to express their views?
Posted on 1/23/18 at 2:56 pm to SabiDojo
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So, players have the right to express their views, but the people who serve to protect that right don't deserve to express their views?
Neither group is getting arrested for their views. Freedom of speech is on the up and up
Posted on 1/23/18 at 2:57 pm to RLDSC FAN
The NFL rejecting it might be better advertisement than it'd have been on air.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 2:57 pm to Chad504boy
You really think the NFL is going to air an ad that takes a shot right at them?
This post was edited on 1/23/18 at 2:58 pm
Posted on 1/23/18 at 2:59 pm to wildtigercat93
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Neither group is getting arrested for their views. Freedom of speech is on the up and up
This isn't about what's legally permissible. This about a culture of censoring certain political views while promoting others.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 2:59 pm to SabiDojo
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So, players have the right to express their views, but the people who serve to protect that right don't deserve to express their views?
One group is employed by the company and has a set of skills that most don't possess. The other is an organization looking to advertise with the corporation that probably has a long list of choices for the program.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 3:00 pm to SabiDojo
i manage a business. if an organization that we didnt want to sell ad space to wanted to buy from us, we'd tell them "no" and that would be that.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 3:00 pm to RLDSC FAN
If you've seen NFL commercials as of late, it's pretty obvious they're trying hard to appeal to the demographic that would support kneeling, and probably be offended by the commercial
Posted on 1/23/18 at 3:02 pm to SabiDojo
quote:as in what literally happens with every single business in the country
This about a culture of censoring certain political views while promoting others.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 3:04 pm to RLDSC FAN
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The NFL said it rejected the ad because it made a "political statement."
Ok, so NOW we're avoiding those?
Posted on 1/23/18 at 3:05 pm to RLDSC FAN
It’s their choice to make. It’s within their rights
But it is terrible PR. They’re just so bad with the PR aspect of their business.
But it is terrible PR. They’re just so bad with the PR aspect of their business.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 3:06 pm to RLDSC FAN
The NFL tries to have it both ways.
When the players protest they try to say 'We're powerless to stop them! They have freedom of speech!'
But then the rest of the time the NFL has no problem crushing any speech they don't like, be it names on shoes or ads on tv.
When the players protest they try to say 'We're powerless to stop them! They have freedom of speech!'
But then the rest of the time the NFL has no problem crushing any speech they don't like, be it names on shoes or ads on tv.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 3:07 pm to rockchlkjayhku11
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i manage a business. if an organization that we didnt want to sell ad space to wanted to buy from us, we'd tell them "no" and that would be that.
Which is why, in advertising/business, it used to be a universal rule that you didn't use controversial platforms because the potential of alienating consumer base.
But once you open that door, criticism of it is fair game.
And if you want to align yourself on one side as an institution/business, that's fine. Just don't talk out the other side of your mouth as being non-political and get bent out of shape about it when people call you out on it
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