OMM vs Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters – Dangerous Influence

The clothing chain Urban Outfitters is promoting a provocative new line of t-shirts with slogans such as "I Vote For Vodka" and "USA Drinking Team" which promote underage drinking. On their website under women's graphics, other versions modeled by young women who appear to be teenagers wear tees that read "I Drink You're Cute" in blurred letters and "Spooning Can Lead to Forking." Sadly, what's apparently meant to be a joke isn't far from the truth. Alcohol use is associated with increased rates of sexual activity for teens which can lead to contraction of STDs or teen pregnancy.

These products are offensive and inappropriate for a store whose primary customer is teens and tweens. The majority of the company's customers are between the ages of 18 and 24, but the second largest demographic are kids under 18.

It is unacceptable for a company to market alcohol related material to teens because kids should not be wearing these disturbing t-shirts that glorify drinking and sexual activity.

Take Action

Please send an email letter urging Urban Outfitters to discontinue this inappropriate t-shirt line immediately, or you will make a conscious effort to shop elsewhere. Also, suggest they refrain from using this type of irresponsible marketing with provocative slogans in the future.

OMM vs ABC (again)

ABC Continues to Produce Anti-Family Programs

Obviously, ABC has lost their minds. They haven't let up so neither will we. ABC's Family Channel has several anti-family programs, and they are planning on adding to that growing list. ABC Family has approved a series pilot from Jennifer Lopez's production company, Nuyorican, about a lesbian couple and their diverse family. Many families have already discovered that ABC Family Channel is anything but family-friendly. But because of family being part of the network's name, we thought a warning should still be sent out for anyone who continues to watch the channel. A premiere date has not been set, but One Million Moms wanted to sound the alarm about this new series. It will be airing on the network soon unless we do something about it. They are in the beginning stages.

ABC Family reported the comedy-drama pilot, working with the title "The Fosters," is about two women raising a "21st century," multi-ethnic mix of foster and biological kids. While foster care and adoption is a wonderful thing and the Bible does teach us to help orphans, this program is attempting to redefine marriage and family by having two moms raise these children together. One Million Moms is not sure how the explanation will be given on how the biological children were conceived. None of this material is acceptable content for a family show.

Hollywood is continuing to push an agenda that homosexuality is acceptable when scripture states clearly it is a sin. As Christians, the Bible also says that we must speak up against sin. If we remain silent then we are guilty of sin also.

Lopez will be an executive producer for the hour-long project. Casting has not been announced. It's still in the pilot stage and hasn't been picked up for a series yet. Let's stop this dead in it its tracks.

Take Action

Please send your email to oppose ABC Family Channel's pilot "The Fosters" and strongly encourage ABC to drop all plans to air the program.

Let ABC know you and your family will not be watching "The Fosters" if it is in fact picked up for a series.

Let them also know you are prepared to join thousands of other voices in urging advertisers to place it on their "do not advertise" list and consider pulling all ads from the ABC network in protest.

OMM vs 666 Park Ave.

ABC's Evil '666 Park Avenue'

The producers of "Gossip Girls" and "Pretty Little Liars" bring viewers "666 Park Avenue" set to premiere later this fall. The satanic and demonic series is described on ABC's website as a mix between "Rosemary's Baby" and "The Shining."

To paraphrase the description of the program given on ABC's website: The show is about a young couple who find what they think to be an amazing apartment when in fact it is haunted. Those who live in the building seduce others to get what they need and want. But how far will they go to get what they want? The finest living in the city comes at a cost.

ABC website also describes the apartment building as a wicked, dangerous power, and the owner of the building as a dark power.

The owner of the apartment building in the show portrays characteristics of the devil himself. Previews include terrifying screams, death, spirits, satanic symbols, and souls bought for a price. It premieres Sunday, September 30 on ABC (Disney owned) at 10:00 pm ET/ 9:00 pm CT.

Take Action

Please send your email to oppose ABC's new show "666 Park Avenue," and strongly encourage ABC (and Disney) to drop all plans to air the program.

Let ABC know you and your family will not be watching the series premiere of "666 Park Avenue" and any episodes following.

Let them also know you are prepared to join thousands of other voices in urging advertisers to place it on their "do not advertise" list and consider pulling all ads from the ABC network in protest.

OMM v Skittles

**Sorry I've been slacking! Here's the latest issue from OMM**

We are not sure of Skittles' thought process behind their new ad, but if they are attempting to offend customers, they have succeeded. Skittles' newest "Walrus" commercial includes a teen girl making out with a walrus. The two are on a coach in an apartment kissing on the mouth when her shocked roommate walks in on them. Parents find this type of advertising inappropriate and unnecessary. Does Skittles' have our children's best interest in mind? Skittles candies are for all ages, but their target market is children.

Skittles Marketing Team may have thought this was humorous, but not only is it disgusting, it is taking lightly the act of bestiality. Let Skittles know their new ad is irresponsible.

TAKE ACTION

Please send an email letter to Skittles (owned by Wrigley Co. and now a part of Mars, Inc.) regarding their new "Walrus" commercial and ask that they pull this offensive commercial immediately.

OMM Supports Anti-Equality Movement by Chick-fil-A

Announcing the Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day on August 1

Christian-owned Chick-fil-A has come under assault once again, this time because CEO Dan Cathy recently affirmed his personal view that the Biblical view of marriage should be upheld.

The "Big Gay" machine has ramped up an un-relenting and vicious public attack against Chick-fil-A. Homosexual activists are spewing hate-filled bigotry and intolerance toward the company in unprecedented fashion. Even now, Big Gay is urging homosexuals to cause physical disruptions inside Chick-fil-A stores.

Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day is our way of showing our support for a company whose leaders believe in marriage as that of one man, one woman.

Join millions of others in showing support for Chick-fil-A by visiting your local Chick-fil-A on Wednesday, August 1, 2012. The plan is simple. At least once on August 1, eat a meal at Chick-fil-A and politely let the staff and management know you appreciate the company's Christian value system.

Let us know you're supporting Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day by signing up today! We'll let Chick-fil-A know to expect record sales on August 1!

Sincerely,

Monica Cole, Director
OneMillionMoms.com

OMM vs NBC AGAIN! (7/19/12)

NBC's 'The New Normal' - Not Normal

The Comcast owned NBC network will air a new show this fall called "The New Normal" with the subtitles "A post-modern family" and "She's Having Their Baby." NBC's website describes the program as: "These days, families come in all forms - single dads, double moms, sperm donors, egg donors, one-night-stand donors... It's 2012 and anything goes. Bryan and David are a Los Angeles couple and they have it all. Well, almost. With successful careers and a committed and loving partnership, the one thing missing is a baby."

To sum it up, this show is about a homosexual couple who hires a surrogate to have their baby. The season premiere is scheduled for Tuesday, September 11 at 9:30/8:30 p.m. Central. It is no surprise that openly gay Ryan Murphy, is one of the executive producers and director, who also brought us "American Horror Story," "GLEE," and "Nip/Tuck."

NBC is using public airwaves to continue to subject families to the decay of morals and values, and the sanctity of marriage in attempting to redefine marriage. These things are harmful to our society, and this program is damaging to our culture.

OMM is prepared to contact any and all sponsors of this program if it is aired. It is proven this strategy works! It was not too long ago that NBC announced "The Playboy Club" was canceled after only three episodes because of lack of advertisers!

Millions of Americans strongly believe that marriage should be between one man and one woman. NBC's "The New Normal" is attempting to desensitize America and our children. It is the opposite of how families are designed and created. You cannot recreate the biological wheel.

An email letter is prepared for you to send to Comcast and NBC officials and encourage them to reconsider the airing of their show titled "The New Normal."

TAKE ACTION

Please send your email to oppose NBC's new show "The New Normal" and strongly encourage NBC to drop all plans to air the program.

Let NBC know you and your family will not be watching the series premiere of "The New Normal" and any episodes following.

Let them also know you are prepared to join thousands of other voices in urging advertisers to place it on their "do not advertise" list and consider pulling all ads from the NBC network in protest.

Send Your Letter Now!

Sincerely,

Monica Cole, Director
OneMillionMoms.com

OMM vs Sears (7/17/12)

Along with explicit nudity, Sears now adds books on bestiality and pedophilia to its website

After our last Sears Action Alert, Sears assured the American Family Association (AFA) and One Million Moms (OMM) it was updating filtering equipment and enforcing strict guidelines to prevent sexually explicit products being available on their websites.

We took Sears spokesmen at their word and... apparently shouldn't have. Sears made the same promise in 2010. They broke their word then too.

Less than two months after Sears' latest promise in May 2012, the pornography has returned. Sears continues to offend their customers with nudity in ads for the posters they sell and the naughty lingerie.

But that's not the worst of it. Sears has added books on pedophilia to its website. Sears also sells books on bestiality and zoophilia. These books are "how to" manuals for people who want to have sex with animals. I don't want to be too graphic, but they contain descriptions, drawings and sketches beyond belief.
Technology allows Sears to remove and stop selling these products within minutes, if company executives want to. I hope you will take my word for it, but if you must see the proof, you may look for yourself on Sears' website.

Recently, AFA and OMM asked twice for a face-to-face meeting (at our expense), so we could share our concerns in person. We asked for only an hour of their time. Both times, Sears specifically said its people did not want to meet with us.
 
Take Action

Unless Sears hears from you, the company will continue to sell hardcore pornography. If you can only do one thing, please:

Make a personal phone call to Sears, so your concerns are clearly understood. Call Sears' corporate headquarters directly and urge Chairman Edward Lampert to keep his company's word to stop selling pornography. The number is 847-286-2500.

Additional steps you can take to make your voice heard:
1. Send an email in your own words using Sears' website feedback form.
2. Make a call to the Sears Public Relations Department at 847-286-8371, option 1.
3. Call your local store manager and politely ask him to pass your concern along to his district manager. You can find your local store phone number here, or in your local yellow pages.
Sincerely,

Monica Cole, Director
OneMillionMoms.com

OMM v The Soul Man (6/14/2012)

'The Soul Man' blasphemes Christ

TV Land's newest sitcom "The Soul Man" blasphemes the name of Jesus Christ and mocks pastors as well. The mockery is similar to "Good Christian Belles" also known as "GCB" with a family sitcom feel. The word family is used loosely since the program focuses on one family but is far from family-friendly programming. The show is described as: R&B superstar-turned-minister Reverend Boyce "The Voice" Ballentine (Cedric The Entertainer) was living the high life in Las Vegas at the top of the music charts when he got "the calling" and decided to relocate to St. Louis with his family to become a preacher in his father's church. However, his family members - including wife Lolli (Niecy Nash) and daughter Lyric (Jazz Raycole) - are not exactly eager to give up the fabulous superstar life for their new humble one. "The Soul Man" premieres Wednesday, June 20 at 10/9c.

Pilot includes:

- Pastor's brother and father use foul language and the father is a retired preacher whose uses the excuse he isn't a minster anymore.

- Lolli wears inappropriate attire, mostly low cut, tight dresses.

- Ladies at the church hate the pastor's wife or at least that is how Lolli feels.

- Bribery, gossip, and jealousy

- Female church member hits on Boyce and is disappointed when she concludes his marriage is going to make it.

- Lolli tells Lyric, "We are all having a hard time on account of your father" referring to his decision to become a pastor.

- Pastor's brother says, "Wow! People still come to church? Well, old people. Oh! Hot chicks in Jesus name!"

- Lyric tells MTV, "My dad's only been a minister for a few weeks, and I'm still cool!" when attempting to be casted on one of MTV's reality shows.

- Church member, "Didn't put me to sleep with long winded Scripture stuff."

- Lolli tells Boyce, "Lack of booty makes you moody!" and "Women's parts start percolating when husband does chores."

- Lyric pitches fit and says, "I liked being a celebrity's daughter, but not a preacher's daughter. I hate it!"

- Boyce and Lolli sing "I want to have S*x with You" together at home and also played when they role the credits. A piece of the lyrics "I want to have sex with you,… in the kitchen, in the bathroom,… sitting down, standing up."

Networks like TV Land (owned by Viacom) continue to mock Christianity. In 2010 Viacom created an animated show 'JC,' which was the acronym for Jesus Christ. The show was canceled before it aired because we took action. Christians should not sit idly by and allow it to continue without speaking up in protest.

TAKE ACTION

Please send an email letter strongly encouraging TV Land and parent company Viacom to drop all plans to air the anti-Christian program "The Soul Man."
Tell them you are prepared to join thousands of other voices in urging advertisers to place it on their "do not advertise" list and consider pulling all ads from the TV Land network in protest of this Anti-Christian bigotry.

Emailing DC. Comics, Marvel & Disney

Okay, so when I heard that DC Comics were going to have a same sex superhero couple get married I KNEW OMM was going to have a hissy fit! So when I got the email today I was far from surprised. Personally, I've been a reader since I was a child! I mean, maybe it's just me, but is there really anyone cooler than Batman? Yeah, I don't think so! And seriously, anyone who's been reading comics as long as I have already knew there were homosexuals in their ranks... And don't get me started on the rather uneven Gay to Straight ratio at just about ANY Comi-Con...  So yeah, this idea that DC showing support for the LGBT community is somehow offensive to the majority of their readers completely blows my mind!

Anyways, here, as always, is a copy of the letter OMM is attempting to harass DC and Disney with - Please try to keep your laughter to a minimum, I think she's serious!

As a parent and a member of OneMillionMoms.com, I am extremely disappointed that you would use a children's superhero character to help endorse same-sex marriage and glorify the homosexual lifestyle. It is disgusting that your company would participate in introducing sexual orientation to children when they are not equipped to understand what sexual preferences involve.

Unfortunately, children are now being exposed to same-sex marriage and the gay lifestyle choice in your comic books. Gay adults do not need superheroes as role models. Your company is damaging impressionable young minds by placing these gay characters on pedestals in a positive light. As a Christian, I know that homosexuality is a sin. The Bible states this clearly in Romans 1:26-27.

A comic book is the last place a parent would expect to be confronted with questions from their children on topics that are too complicated for them to understand. Issues of this nature are being introduced too early and too soon, which is extremely unnecessary.

Please do the right thing and reverse your decision to have sexual orientation displayed to young readers. My decision to support your company and parent company depends on it.

I look forward to hearing from you regarding my concern.

Seriously, this is one of the WORST letters I've seen from them. And honestly, I could easily pick apart nearly every sentience of this letter, but then we would be here all night.  So, I'm going to skip that part and go right in to sharing my own email!  Here's what I sent in, in place of that malarkey!

As a parent and a life long reader of your comics! I can not possibly express the level of excitement I have in me when it comes to your most recent comic book! Superheros have long been the role models of children (young and old) and your choice to not only show support for the LGBT community, but to support marriage equality can only encourage future generations to embrace equality for all!

Additionally, your choice to portray homosexuality as "normal" and "accepted" in the superhero world will go a long way to help those children in same sex families feel more secure and proud of their own families. Many of these children face ridicule and bullying over their families makeup and need the support of their heroes to help them understand the issue is NOT with them or their family, but with those who are making them a target. It also may help those targeting them to be more accepting, which is a huge step forward!

But ultimately, the best part is that children and teens struggling with their own sexuality will now have a hero (or a hero couple) all their own. We have long been a society where we tailor our heroes, characters and even toys to reflect the personality and appearance of the children or families purchasing them. It's about time homosexual, bisexual and transsexual persons were given the same as everyone else!

Comic books have long been an escape for the "different" kids and teens, a place where they can be all they want to be and a place where they can be powerful. FINALLY, you are giving that same power to those kids who are struggling with sexuality related issues - be those issues related to their own sexuality, that of their loved ones or even teachings of their family, friends or religion against an LGBT lifestyle.

I am proud to say that I am, and have been for many years, a reader of your comics! As a child and a teen I was one of those "lost" kids who needed to escape life. I found solace in fantasizing about a world where justice was a reality and where I could be a powerful hero-woman! I only wish I had had such support when facing my own sexuality!

I do, however, understand that you have most recently become a target of a Hate Group which is trying to harass you in to removing the subject of sexuality from your latest issue. I beg of you to continue to support the LGBT community, and marriage equality. Your readers - young and old - deserve it!

I look forward to hearing from you regarding my concern.

As always I encourage all of you to send in your own emails, letters and phone calls in order to show support for this company and their support of  equality and the LGBT community! Unfortunately OMM has not provided any contact information for Disney or DC. So if you wish to do this you will either need to find such contact information or go through OMM's email system (as I have done) to do so. If, and when, I get my hands on such contact information I will share it here, but until then, their system does forward properly so there is no harm in using it!

OMM vs. DC Comics, Marvel Superheros and even Disney (5/24/12)

DC Comics AND Marvel Superheroes Come Out of the Closet

Part 1: DC Comics recently announced one of their most popular, but as of yet unnamed, prominent characters will soon be coming out of the closet. DC Comics, owned by Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, has decided that one of their beloved superheroes will be homosexual. Who will they choose; Batman, Superman, Flash, Green Lantern, Plastic Man, or another one of their characters that children look up to?

Last year, DC Comics Co-publisher Dan DiDio said that the company would not change the sexual orientation of an existing superhero and would bring in a new one altogether. Parents may have been able to avoid a new character since it would not be one many children have grown to admire. DiDio has changed his mind and will not be introducing a brand new character. They will feature an existing character who was previously assumed to be straight, will now become openly gay. Senior VP Sales Bob Wayne said DiDio's view 'had evolved', comparing the shift to Barack Obama's recent endorsement of same-sex marriage, according to a report. DiDio did not specify which character would 'come out' or in which issue it would be featured. It will likely be a June issue during LBGT month, joining lesbian character Batwoman.

Part 2: And to make matters more shocking, Marvel, now owned by Disney, followed DC Comics' announcement with a surprise of their own. Northstar, Marvel's first openly gay hero, is going to tie the knot with his boyfriend in the current issue of "Astonishing X-Men." This is the first same-sex wedding in a superhero comic book.

In "Astonishing X-Men" #50, which hit comic shop shelves Wednesday, Northstar proposes to his boyfriend, Kyle, a fellow snow sports enthusiast who possesses no superpowers. The couple will seal the deal in issue #51, slated for a June 20 release.

"The story of Northstar and Kyle is universal, and at the core of everything I write: a powerful love between two people who have to fight for it against all odds," said X-Men comic writer Marjorie Liu in a statement.
Children desire to be just like superheroes. Children mimic superhero actions and even dress up in costumes to resemble these characters as much as possible. Can you imagine little boys saying, "I want a boyfriend or husband like X-Men?"

This is ridiculous! Why do adult gay men need comic superheroes as role models? They don't but do want to indoctrate impressionable young minds by placing these gay characters on pedestals in a positive light. These companies are heavily influencing our youth by using children's superheroes to desensitize and brainwash them in thinking that a gay lifestyle choice is normal and desirable. As Christians, we know that homosexuality is a sin (Romans 1:26-27).

Unfortunately, children are now being exposed to homosexuality at an early age. Comic books would be one of the last places a parent would expect their child to be confronted with homosexual topics that are too complicated for them to understand. Children do not know what straight, homosexual, or coming out of the closet even means, but DC Comics and Marvel are using superheroes to confuse them on this topic to raise questions and awareness of an alternative lifestyle choice. These companies are prompting a premature discussion on sexual orientation.

Northstar's wedding will be the first same-sex wedding in the world of mainstream superhero comics, but not the first gay comic books character. Earlier this year One Million Moms emailed Toys 'R' Us concerning the "Life With Archie" No. 16 with two gay characters getting hitched. Toys 'R' Us had the audacity to display "Archie- Just Married" at the front of the store by the checkout counters.

TAKE ACTION

Please send DC Comics (Warner Bros. Entertainment Company) and Marvel (Disney) an email urging them to change and cancel all plans of homosexual superhero characters immediately. Ask them to do the right thing and reverse their decision to have sexual orientation displayed to readers.

 Sincerely,

Monica Cole, Director
OneMillionMoms.com

I heard back from "The GAP" today!

Last week I posted the email that I sent to "The GAP" to help counter the ones from OMM. Today, I got an email back from them! Here's what they had to say:

Thank you for your email about the Be One advertising at Gap. We are happy that you are excited with this campaign. We appreciate knowing how our advertising is being received and comments from loyal customers like you are valuable.  We have several different campaigns a year and each is designed to target various segments of our consumer base. We regularly evaluate our ads for effectiveness and reach to ensure our advertising is appropriate for our customers and our brands. We have forwarded your valuable comments to the marketing manager responsible for these decisions.

Messaging Gap

As always OMM is asking their members to bombard their target (in this case, "The GAP") with a pre-written email in an effort to force them in to backing down. And, as always, I have taken a few moments to email them with my message of support and thanks! Below you'll find both versions - OMM's and mine - as well as contact information for The GAP so that you can send your own.

Here is the message OMM members are sending in mass:

As a parent and a member of OneMillionMoms.com, I am highly offended by your company's disrespect for the millions of parents whose children will be exposed to your latest "Be One" GAP billboard ad. Selling clothes has nothing to do with a person's sexual orientation. In attempting to be politically correct, you are offending a huge majority of your customers.

GAP Inc. Brands, including Old Navy, Banana Republic, Piperlime, and Athleta, does not deserve, nor will it get, my family's business as a result. I will not be able to support your corporation until you decide to remain neutral in the culture war. I implore you to consider how your immoral actions affect the youth of our nation.

Please order the removal of your offensive billboard in Los Angeles and any other city it is located. Also cancel any plans to use your "Be One" ad campaign elsewhere including store front posters, your website, and in print magazine ads.

I look forward to hearing from you regarding my concerns.

And here is my version. Feel free to simply copy and paste this version if you don't want to write your own, don't worry, I won't sue for copy-write! (LOL)...  

As an ongoing customer of your corporation I wanted to express my delight at your newest ad. I find the "Be One" ad to be a beautiful addition to your advertising and hope to see more, similar ads in the future!

Your corporation is setting a wonderful example for both other companies and for society as a whole. As a mother I am proud to say my children are growing up in a world where people are finally free to express who they are without fear. Ads like yours are helping that reality along a little more every day.

I do, however, understand that there are less accepting groups and companies out there. And I would like to simply thank you for your willingness to take a stand on the side of equality and ask that you continue to do so. Please do not allow the negativity of these groups/companies to bully you in to removing this or future ads!

I look forward to hearing from you regarding my concerns.

I encourage all of you to send similar messages of support and thanks to The GAP in an effort to counter the bigoted OMM message. If you shop at ANY of "GAP" companies make a point to talk to management and tell them how you feel about this ad.

In the case you missed it, here's the actual ad!

 Please contact GAP Corp. and express your feelings of support!

Glenn Murphy, Chairman & CEO
GAP
Two Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA  94105

Primary Phone: 1-800-653-6289
Secondary Phone: 650-952-4400
Fax: 415-427-2553
E-Mail: Glenn Murphy, GAP at:  glenn_murphy@gap.com

OMM vs GAP (5/18/12)

GAP Should Learn from JCP Mistakes

This is the actual Ad!

Sales have dramatically dropped since JC Penney's showed their "bold new marketing strategy" included pushing a lesbian spokesperson and same-sex couples in their advertising. JC Penney's current marketing plan has done incalculable amounts of damage to this once family-friendly store. If they would quit pushing a deviant and unhealthy lifestyle and focus on product quality and value along with excellent customer service, their bottom line would be not be struggling.

Hopefully JC Penney's (and other retailers) will listen to their long time customers now as JCP is reporting a bigger-than-expected loss and plummeting profits in the first quarter. The retailer lost $163 million in the quarter ending April 28. Numbers do not lie.

Companies should learn from others' mistakes. Retailers need to choose morality or remain neutral. Otherwise, their bottom dollar will suffer.

Speaking of companies who are choosing to be politically correct instead of focusing on selling clothes; GAP is also guilty. In Los Angeles, CA, GAP has a billboard located downtown that reads: "GAP- BE BRIGHT- BE ONE" with two homosexual men pressed together under a shared t-shirt. They are hugging each other and facing the camera cheek-to-cheek. "BE ONE" is in large letters which emphasizes the same-sex relationship.

GAP Inc. Brands, including Old Navy, Banana Republic, Piperlime, and Athleta, does not deserve, nor will it get, money from conservative families across the country. Supporting GAP is not an option until they decide to remain neutral in the culture war. GAP needs to seriously consider how their immoral advertising affect the youth of our nation.

Christians should urge for the removal of GAP's offensive billboard in Los Angeles and any other city where it is located. GAP will also need to cancel any plans to use the "Be One" ad campaign elsewhere including store-front posters, its website, and in print magazine ads.

TAKE ACTION

GAP Inc. Brands approved this type of ad in public areas where families and children are sure to see it. Please send your email to GAP now and let them know you are offended by their disrespect for family values and common decency.

 Sincerely,

Monica Cole, Director
OneMillionMoms.com

American Family Association & One Million Moms boycott Home Depot (5/10/12)

Important information about the boycott of Home Depot

Help us reach the goal of 250,000 new pledges

On Thursday, May 17 (next week), the American Family Association will attend the Home Depot annual shareholder meeting in Atlanta, Georgia.

AFA representatives will speak directly to Chairman Blake, the board of directors and shareholders, challenging the company to simply remain neutral when it comes to promoting the homosexual agenda and same-sex marriage.

Last year, AFA delivered 474,161 boycott pledges to Home Depot. Help us reach our goal of delivering an additional 250,000 next week!

Add your signature to the boycott pledge now!

Many shareholders believe the company should not sponsor and participate in homosexual activities that promote same-sex marriage. As a result, shareholders have asked AFA to attend and speak at the meeting.

TAKE ACTION
1. If you haven't already, sign the boycott pledge at www.BoycottTheHomeDepot.com!
2. Pray that our message to Chairman Blake, the board of directors and the shareholders will be received with genuine consideration.
3. FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Sincerely,

Monica Cole, Director
OneMillionMoms.com

P.S. Note: When you sign the boycott pledge, you will automatically receive future updates on the boycott, along with alerts on other important issues from AFA. However, if you do not wish to receive future alerts, unsubscribing from the AFA Action Alert is quick and simple. We respect your privacy.

My reply to OMM's Email Champaign Against GCB

As with all of their "campaigns" this most recent attempt to squash GCB includes a request for OMM members to flood the email servers with a pre-written email aimed at shaming the company in to removing support. And as with many other campaigns I have re-written this letter and sent it instead. I am including here both their prewritten version as well as the one that I have re-written and sent. Please feel free to use this letter either as it is written, or as a model to write your own. I do hope that you will make an effort to express your feelings on this matter to the SUN corp., Sprint, Old Navy and Warner Brothers -  contact information follows!

Here is the original pre-written email OMM is asking their members to send out.

As a parent and a member of OneMillionMoms.com, I am disappointed that your corporation has chosen to sponsor the ABC television show "GCB." I'm deeply concerned by your sponsorship of a show that openly ridicules the Christian faith, depicting its followers as vindictive hypocrites.

You have empowered the mocking of Christianity. From the show's offensive and crude original title, to the twisted use of sacred Scripture, to the explicit sexual imagery and themes, "GCB" is an assault upon millions of families and people of faith.

Do you really want your company name associated with a show that offends millions and ridicules their faith? 

Many corporations chose not to advertise on this program (one of the most perverse shows ever aired) because they didn't want their name identified with such a program.

If you continue sponsoring "GCB" I will do my best to tell my family and friends to include you on their "no shop" list. Please do the honorable thing and pull your ads from this offensive show.

And here is the letter that I have sent through the OMM automatic mailer system:

It has come to my attention that your company has been the latest target of the hate group "OneMillionMoms.com." This group has recently become best known for their stand against equality for homosexuals in the media stemming from JC Penny's choice of a homosexual spokesperson. Unfortunately however, this is not their own aim. OneMillionMoms has taken it upon themselves to censor television, magazines, radio and numerous other forms of entertainment.

I am not only a mother, but a consumer! And I am writing you to say that I do NOT agree with OneMillionMoms and their stance against GCB and it's advertisers. While OneMillionMoms has organization on their side, the fact is that they are a small portion of the population and do NOT provide an accurate portrayal of American Consumers.

I understand that this group has used their harassing emails and phone calls to coerce numerous other advertisers to stop advertising during this program, in an effort to force the network to stop airing the program altogether. I am asking you to disregard the emails and phone calls from this group as they have targeted this program out of a drive to censor entertainment and control the programing available for viewing. They do not represent the majority and they certainly do not speak for my family.

Many advertisers have chosen to give in to their tactics and remove their ads from this (as well as others) program. These advertisers have not gained anything by doing this as OneMillionMoms does not show wide support for companies which do this and often do not share the names of such companies with their followers. Instead, the companies that have chosen to side with this group have lost out on an opportunity to reach thousands of women and families with their message.

The program in question, in the case that you have not personally seen it, is a satire based program which aims to make light of the over the top "Christian Right." This show is NOT meant to be taken seriously and is not meant to be an honest portrayal of any group or faith. It is not offensive, nor is it "offending millions" as the vast majority of the shows fan base is, in fact, Christian.

I am a consumer, and I am asking that you disregard the tactics of this hate based group and continue to support ABC Television Network and GCB! The "honorable" think in this situation is to stand up for the consumer's right to choose their own entertainment without censorship!

Support my freedom! Deny OneMillionMom's request to stop advertizing your products and company during GCB air times!

Thank you,

Unfortunately, OMM has stopped openly publishing the contact information for the corporations they target. I assume they are doing this to prevent people from skipping their system. However, shortly after sending an email through their system I did receive an "I'm out of the office" email from Sprint's Corporate Office. So I know that even by using OMMs system, the emails are being sent to where they belong. As the contact information becomes available to me, I will post it here, however I urge you to use their email system in the mean time.

Sprint Corporation:
Michelle Leff Mermelstein, APR
Michelle.Leff@Sprint.com
(703) 928-3919
Twitter @michelleleff

Also feel free to contact:
Mark Elliott
Mark.J.Elliott@Sprint.com

OMM STILL trying to have GCB cancelled! (5/9/12)

One Final Attempt to Have 'GCB' Cancelled!

Two months ago, ABC launched the TV series "GCB," a show centered on a bigoted portrayal of Christianity. For ten weeks, episodes have mocked and portrayed Christians in a negative light. This program is about as far from true Christianity as it could be.

Last Sunday, ABC aired the season finale of "GCB." This week the network will make a final decision on whether or not the show will be cancelled or renewed for another season.

Now is our last chance to send a strong message to advertisers, letting them know we are outraged by their sponsorship of a show that openly ridicules the Christian faith and depicts its followers as spiteful hypocrites.
ABC has to decide if they will continue to push their agenda through a show that belittles the beliefs of millions. ABC will announce on May 15 whether or not "GCB" will be in their fall lineup or if it will be dumped on the cancellation heap.

Kristin Chenoweth, one of the lead actresses from "GCB," describes herself as a "nonjudgmental, liberal Christian" and describes the premise of "GCB," saying, "It's so wrong, it's right." And that "The show is funny, it's silly."

She goes on to claim, "I would never do anything that would make fun of my God, my Christianity."

Really Ms. Chenoweth? Because that is exactly what the show does! Christianity is constantly portrayed as a joke and Christians are made to look like buffoons.

Before the show even aired, Robert Harling, the creator of "GCB," claimed, "Church is sacred...we will never, ever be disrespectful."

Now he sings a different tune, stating in a recent interview, "We knew it would be controversial. We knew it would be provocative."

Help us send a clear message to the advertisers and to ABC that "GCB" will not be supported.

Take Action

National sponsors for the season finale of "GCB" are: All Detergent (Sun Products Corp.), Sprint, Warner Brothers, and Old Navy (again). Please send an email letter to these companies empowering such Christian bigotry.

Sincerely,

Monica Cole, Director
OneMillionMoms.com

OMM VS JC Penny's AGAIN! (email 5/1/12)

Don't Count Your JCP Chickens Before They Hatch

JC Penney has laid low in the month of April by airing two different commercials that portrayed them as remaining neutral in the cultural war. Even though JCP seemed to have changed their approach, their May catalog shows they are making a strong effort otherwise. On pages ten and eleven, under the title "Freedom of Expression," you'll find "Wendi and her partner Maggie and daughters" and again "Wendi, daughters Raven and Clover, and partner Maggie" in text. In the picture both women are wearing wedding bands.

Families who once supported JCP and hold open store credit cards or are on their mailing list received the May catalog yesterday. Today, customers are able to view the May catalog online on the JC Penney website under May books.



OMM has so many issues to cover we had no choice but to move on earlier in the year but have decided to revisit this issue and speak out again. It is obvious that JCP would rather take sides than remain neutral. JCP will hear from the other side so they need to hear from us as well.

Last time OMM contacted JC Penney store managers, we were brushed off. Some even experienced in person the store manager saying "Thank you" and walking off while their customer and our concerned members were in mid-sentence. OMM has been told that JCP corporate office told store managers to say "Thank you" and then walk away. If they want our business, then we will not be ignored!

The store managers are the ones who can communicate to corporate for their customers. Managers will not want to be in the middle so when we politely express our concern to them, they should realize that they are the ones taking all the complaints and corporate is not having to answer for the decisions they are making.
Managers will pass along customers' frustrations, and their own, to corporate because they will likely get tired of their game. Managers will also have to answer to corporate for the loss in sales from traditional families, so we will give them the proof they need to back this up when we tell them we will no longer be able to shop with them until they take a neutral stand.

TAKE ACTION

Since the corporate office doesn't consider your call important, please call, or visit, your local store manager. Local managers are more likely to listen to your concerns and pass them along to the corporate office.

Please be kind when you ask them to tell corporate that they should remain neutral in the cultural war. What was the purpose in stating on page eleven that Wendi and Maggie are partners?

You can find the phone number of your local store here, or in your local phone directory.

Normally, OMM has a prewritten letter ready to send from our email server, but JCP blocks emails from our server. You may send your own email to: jcpcorpcomm@jcpenney.com.

Sincerely,

Monica Cole, Director
OneMillionMoms.com

**Blogger's note:  Apparently the fact that JC Penny's ignored them in the past and blocked their email wasn't enough to get them to understand that this is a loosing fight. That said, please do not think that Pennys will continue ignore them if they are not receiving support for their actions. Please make a point to email or call and let them know you disagree with OMM!

One Million Moms VS TruGreen (email from 4/26/12)

TruGreen Should Be Ashamed

Not sure of TruGreen's thought process behind their new ad, but if they are attempting to offend customers, then they have succeeded. TruGreen's newest "Weed Slayer" commercial includes, "What the Fffffff---front yard?" The actor begins to say the F-word and then switches to front yard. This is not enough to cover up what he meant to say. Parents find this type of advertising inappropriate and unnecessary. Does TruGreen desire for our children to have dirty mouths?

TruGreen may have thought this was humorous, but it is not cute when children go around saying this. All parents know that children repeat what they hear. Let's stop this commercial dead in its tracks. Let TruGreen know their new ad is irresponsible.

TAKE ACTION
Please send an email letter to TruGreen regarding their new "Weed Slayer" commercial and ask that they pull this ad immediately.

Sincerely,

Monica Cole, Director
OneMillionMoms.com

OMM still targeting ABC programing (email 4/18/12)

Update: You are making a huge difference! Scotts Miracle-Gro ads were not present in the most recent episode of GCB!

In the first several episodes of GCB, 154 companies have advertised on the show. Of those 154 advertisers, 112 advertised only one time. That's a 78percent withdrawal rate. OMM has contacted many of these; some block emails from our server from previous campaigns, but we have made a huge dent in sponsors. Also, by letting our voice be heard even the sponsors we did not contact directly did hear about the controversy and Christians' opposition to the program.

In addition, the TV network ratings for the current episode of "GCB" were down to their lowest yet -- coming in last place for its time slot against the other major networks. "GCB" viewership was down 21 percent from the previous week's episode.

During the recent episode there was a noticeable increase in ads for ABC programming and local businesses and a decrease in major corporate ads! Your work has had effect.

Don't be discouraged that many sponsors have not publicly declared disapproval of "GCB." The fact that many have aired only one commercial may be evidence that they are sending a strong message to Disney/ABC not to air their ads on "GCB."

The most recent "GCB" episode is more blasphemous than previous ones which included mockery with a church play, an accident with the cast member playing the Holy Spirit, and this resulted in the smashing of the church's stained glass window. Hopefully, "GCB" will be cancelled. This would be a major victory for God and all His people.

OMM must switch gears to another ABC program "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23." ABC's newest show is even worse than we anticipated, even outside the awful title it airs on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. /8:30 Central with a TV-14 DSL rating.

To give a rundown of the thirty-minute program:
• 7 scenes/segments containing visual depictions of sexual behavior or activity
• 12 scenes/segments containing discussions or dialogue about sexual behavior or activity
• 15 instances of foul language
• The show opens with June walking in on her fiancé, Steven, having sexual intercourse with her new roommate Chloe.
• June catches male friend masturbating
• Nudity- breasts and genitals blurred twice during program

A few quotes from the show:
• June: "I wrote a rap at Christian camp. It was called, Jesus is right, word!"
• Chloe: "We weren't really compatible genitally. Imagine trying to fit a cucumber into a coin purse."
• Chloe: "Oh, hey roomie! You're just in time for a little four-way action."
The program is primarily sponsored by movie previews and ABC promos.

TAKE ACTION
Please send ABC and parent company Disney an email letter expressing your concern for the inappropriate content in their newest program "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23."

Sincerely,

Monica Cole, Director
OneMillionMoms.com

OMM vs Urban Outfitters (email 4/13/12)

Trash Your Teen's New Urban Outfitters Catalog Today!

WARNING! The April 2012 catalog from Urban Outfitters has begun arriving in home mailboxes the last couple of days. On page two of this catalog is a picture of two women kissing in a face holding embrace! The ad and catalog are clearly geared toward teenagers.

Before your child has a chance to read the newest Urban Outfitters catalog call to unsubscribe from their mailing list at 1-800-282-2200, and then throw it away. When you call be sure to let them know why you are unsubscribing. Tell them you will also no longer shop at their stores if you hear this type of advertising continues. The content is offensive and inappropriate for a teen who is the company's target customer.

TAKE ACTION
Please send an email letter urging Urban Outfitters to discontinue this ad and immediately stop the circulation of the catalog with the two women kissing or you will make a conscious effort to shop elsewhere. Also, suggest they refrain from using this type of advertising in the future. An apology statement from the company for sending an offensive catalog to people's homes would be appropriate and appreciated by customers and families as well.

 Sincerely,

Monica Cole, Director
OneMillionMoms.com