Responding to OMM's Email about Archie Comic

As in the past One Million Moms has decided it's their job to decide what others get to purchase and where. For the first time in history a comic book has published a story featuring a Gay Marriage! For many of us who have a long time relationship with Archie Comic Books, this milestone could not be better placed!  Archie has always portrayed their characters through the eyes of the teens of the day. And they are now starting to tackle issues which show support to teens and children of all walks of life.  As a woman who was once a LGBT teen, this is awesome! Teens, and children of all ages, need to see people like them, and families like theirs (especially those who have LGBT parents) throughout all forms of Media. Comic books may just be the tip of the iceberg, but it's a great start. Assuming groups like One Million Moms don't shame them in to removing it from shelves.

Now, to be on point, OMM is NOT targeting Archie Comic Books or their publisher (yet), instead they are targeting Toys 'R' Us, one of the many companies who sells this comic. Below is the mass email they are having members send to Toys 'R' Us in an effort to harass them in to removing this comic from their shelves. - Even threatening to stop shopping there if they don't.

The email reads:

"As a mother and a member of OneMillionMoms.com, I am extremely disappointed to learn that select Toys 'R' Us stores are now selling 'Archie' comic books with a same-sex wedding displayed on the front cover. I am referring to the ones where the front cover reads "Just Married" with two men marrying, one wearing a service uniform.

I am aware that Toys 'R' Us employees do not actually set up the displays; they leave this up to the vendor. Your company should be aware of the merchandise being sold in your stores nonetheless. These comic books are displayed at the front checkout counters so they are highly visible to employees, managers, customers and children.

Unfortunately, children are now being exposed to same-sex marriage in your toy store. This 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 becoming extremely common and unnecessary.

A trip to the toy store turns into a premature discussion on sexual orientation and is completely uncalled for. Toys 'R' Us should be more responsible in the products they carry.

Please remove all the same-sex "Just Married - Archie" comic books immediately from your shelves. My decision to shop in your stores depends on it.

I look forward to hearing from you regarding my concern."

In an effort to counter this mass email, I have sent Toys 'R' Us an email in support of this comic, and I do plan to head out to our local Toys R Us this week to pick up a few copies - assuming my local Toys R Us has them.

Here's the email I sent them:

"As a mother, and a member of the LGBT community, I am extremely pleased to learn that select Toys 'R' Us stores are now selling 'Archie' comic books with a same-sex wedding displayed on the front cover. (the ones where the front cover reads "Just Married" with two men marrying, one wearing a service uniform) I wish however, that it were EVERY store, rather than simply "select" stores!

I am aware that your stores leave it up to vendors to construct displays, but I felt it important to express my joy at your companies support of the LGBT community, nonetheless.
Proudly displaying these comic books where they can be seen by employees, managers, customers and children, shows not only support to those customers and employees who are openly members of the LGBT community, but also to those who are feeling pressured or unsure about their sexuality.

Children with homosexual parents or who are questioning their own sexuality are often victims of pressure, bullying and even violence. Children with homosexual parents NEED all the support they can get! They NEED to be shown that families like their own are just as normal, loving and accepted as everyone elses! And those who may be questioning their own sexuality need to know that they are normal! Showing such support to your young customer is wonderful gesture and one that I am thankful to see.

Children need to be exposed to love as much as possible! I have only rarely been a Toys 'R' Us customer, however, I will be purchasing numerous copies of this comic for the children in my family and for those of my friends. I would love to see more LGBT support from your company, and will happily support your company in return!

I look forward to hearing from you regarding my concern."

I am asking my readers to show support as well. Do NOT let OMM push another company in to removing their support of the LGBT community! Teens and Children, more than anyone else, need to see this type of support from media and companies which support them!

You can call or email Toys R Us' CEO, Clay Creasey using the below information...

Primary Phone: 1-800-869-7787
Secondary Phone: 1-973-617-3500
E-Mail: Clay.Creasey@toysrus.com

Please Show Support for "The Client List"

Today OMM sent out a mass email announcing their newest campaign for censorship. This time targeting a show on the Lifetime Network (an A&E station) called "The Client List." The show is premiering in April and OMM is doing their best to stop the show, staring Jennifer Love Hewitt, from ever making it's way to the air ways. Why you ask? The show is about a woman, abandoned by her husband, who, in order to take care of her child enters a "double lifestyle" - working both as a conservative business woman and at a massage parlor which provides "happy endings."

While I understand this may not be the best "family show." But Lifetime is NOT a "family" based network. Instead it's a network for women - ADULT women. So like the vast majority of OMM's issues, if you're able to turn the channel, it's NOT an issue at all! But, they prefer to err on the side of censorship than to give the public the choice as to whether they would like to watch the show or not. Personally, I've been waiting to see this one since I first heard about it. I LOVE Jennifer Love Hewitt!

So, here is the letter that OMM's sheeple are bombarding A&E Network President, Nancy Dubuc with:

 Dear President Nancy Dubuc,

As a mother and a member of OneMillionMoms.com, I strongly encourage Lifetime and A&E Television Networks, LLC to drop all plans to air the highly sexual program "The Client List." Some in the entertainment business have gone too far, for too long.

I am 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 Lifetime network in protest of this show. Programs that simulate soft porn never last long.

I look forward to hearing from you regarding my concern.

In essence OMM has decided to not only turn to harassment, but threats of harassment against advertisers to get their way. Unfortunately, OMM does have around 40,000 sheeple ready and willing to sign their name to this, and future emails in support of their overly conservative causes.

So, it's up to the rest of us to show support for networks, the show itself, the advertisers and the stars of the show. Even if you are thinking "this isn't a show I'm even interested in" the fact is that this issue is NOT about a show, but about OMM's drive to force their agenda on to networks and the entertainment industries simply because they decide that YOU should not or don't deserve the right to choose to watch/read/hear something.

Here, is the email I am sending to A&E Network President. As well as contact information so that you may follow me in showing support. (feel free to copy & paste this email - since that's just what OMM does)

Dear President Nancy Dubuc,

It has recently come to my attention that the hate group OneMillionMoms has chosen to target your up and coming show "The Client List" in an effort to stop you from airing it. As a mother, a long time Lifetime, A&E and Jennifer Love Hewitt fan, I for one can not wait to see this show air. I am excited to see a show that, for once, shows the difficulties of being a single mother, as well as explores "alternative" lifestyles. I feel a show like this could go far to help mothers in similar situations feel less alone. Additionally, I feel this show will be a nice "escape" for many who are simply tired of the "same ol' same ol'" when it comes to entertainment. I hope that you will choose NOT to remove this program from your network.

OneMillionMoms has recently been in the news for promoting bigotry and anti-tolerance campaigns against homosexuals. However, this is simply a small portion of what they stand for, or rather against. And it is unfortunate that so many networks, companies and people have fallen prey to their tactics. Please do not allow yourself to be next. 

Through my blogs, website and Facebook pages I am connected to thousands of people prepared to join together to support your network, as well as advertisers in an effort to counter their harassment methods. It would be truly saddening to see you join forces with group based on the idea of spreading intolerance and censorship. Please make it known that this is NOT an agenda you are willing to be a part of, and continue to allow consumers to make their own choices about entertainment.

I look forward to hearing from you regarding my concern.

 If you're interested in contacting Nancy Dubuc yourself to voice your opinion, or even to copy & paste mine (again, in classic OMM style) please use the contact information below:

Nancy Dubuc, President
Lifetime (A&E Television Networks, LLC)
111 8th Avenue
New York, NY  10011

Primary Phone: (212) 424-7000
Secondary Phone: (310) 556-7500
E-Mail: feedback@aetv.com

My Email to Susan G. Komen

Hey guys and gals, I just wanted to share my response to Susan G Komen with you. The OMM email included an "Email Komen" area where you could simply fill out the form and send them an email... So I did. And here it is -

Dear Susan G. Komen for The Cure,

I have been a long time supporter of your foundation, however, after seeing how easily you abandon women in need, I no longer will be.

I am greatly saddened to see that you have decided to pull funding from Planned Parenthood! Their services are an integral part of the health of many millions of low income women nation wide. Your choice to pull funding will only result in women being denied care vital to their and their children's health.

I urge you to reconsider your choice to remove funding from Planned Parenthood! My support of your group depends on it!

Sincerely,
Sabrina M Bowen

I urge you all to email Komen and express your wish for them to reconsider their choice.

One Million Moms Against Mattel & The Kardashians (Jan. 6 email)

This email was sent from One Million Moms to me back on January 6th. Unfortunately my blog was not up and running at that point, so I was unable to post it for you to read. But here it is, better late than never!  -

Kardashian sisters Kim, Kourtney and Khloe have teamed up with Barbie to launch their own line of limited-edition dolls. "The dolls will reflect the girls' measurements and may even come in Kardashian-designed outfits," a source told New York Post.

Children should not be influenced by toys that idolize lifestyles that lack morals and values. These reality stars are not the example our young girls need. Beyond being materialistic and superficial, it is a fact that a sex tape led the sisters to fame and fortune. The 72-day marriage, multiple divorces, and multiple children (Kourtney pregnant with second child now) out of wedlock are completely inappropriate role models for children.

Scenes and topics of discussion on their reality show(s) include:
• Nude yoga with a nude male yoga instructor
• Modeling in Playboy Magazine which gives mother the idea to model nude in pictures as a gift to her husband
• Discussion of sexual bondage
• Watching porn on their computers
• Suggestions of a three-some
• Excess alcohol consumption which leads to violence
• Arrest for DUI
• Married Kim strips in front of male friend to see if he looks at her to determine if he is gay or not
• Huge fights between siblings
• High volume of foul language

This material is completely inappropriate for television and as the basis for a child's toy. Can you imagine if your daughter sees a Barbie commercial or a doll on the store shelves for a porn star? Or worse your child receives this toy as a gift at her birthday party!

TAKE ACTION

Urge Mattel to reverse their decision to partner with the Kardashian brand by sending them an email now. Let Mattel know that if they produce these limited-edition Barbie dolls then you will no longer buy Barbie or Mattel products and will gladly give your business to toy manufacturers that have the children's best interest in mind. Mattel should back out when they are slammed with emails from angry parents about their making a porn star doll for young girls.

Please Show Support for Macy's!

One Million Moms has asked that everyone who received their January 27th, 2012 email sign their name and email address to the following email and send it off (through their system) to the President of Macy's, Terry J. Lundgren.

"As a mother and a member of OneMillionMoms.com, I am greatly disappointed in your company's decision to offend mainstream Americans with your newest mail catalogue.

In the hopes of making sales, your company has instead offended many customers in the process. The back cover looks like just a regular ad for your wedding registry service, but there is one major difference with the cake topper of two men instead of the traditional man and woman. The ad also includes a license plate that reads "I do" and hearts scattered everywhere. Just because gay marriage is legal in a few states does not mean this is appropriate marketing. As a conservative customer I will not support it.

While your company is a household name, I do not agree with your irresponsible choice of standing behind gay marriage. The homosexual content is highly offensive and not family-friendly advertising.

As a consumer, I am asking you to please pull your "two groom" ad immediately and support traditional family values instead of this liberal agenda. My decision to shop in your store depends on it.

I look forward to hearing from you regarding my concern."

 I feel it's greatly important that Macy's also hears positive feedback for such a progressive actions and views towards the LGBT community! Macy's needs to understand that while certain members of the community continue to see LGBT persons as "offensive" and "non-family friendly" that they are NOT the "mainstream" as they claim. And that while they may lose the patronage of a few radicals, they will gain the support of many many more!

I have decided to counter OMM's email with this response. Feel free to simply copy and paste, or to write your own...

 "As a mother and a member of the LGBT community, I am extremely pleased in your company's decision to support same sex marriage with your newest mail catalog.  Your inclusion of a wedding cake with a two groom topper was an exciting surprise in my mailbox!

Companies like yours are often looked to as an example for newer or smaller companies, and to the community as a whole.  So to see you take such a stand in support of tolerance and love of all shades is nothing less than a blessing, as it is a trend I believe will now become more acceptable and more wide spread among other businesses and companies.

I am sorry to say that it has come to my attention that certain groups have used this as an opportunity to attack your company and your ads as "offensive" and "non-family friendly." However, I plead with you NOT to drop such ads or support to the LGBT community. This group and their supporters do NOT represent the majority of your customer base! As a proud mother, and lover of family, I find the intolerance and hatred that this, and similar groups, choose to spread as highly offensive!

Love, in all it's forms and expressions, is a beautiful blessing and should be embraced and supported as such! I have been a Macy's shopper for many years, and I would like to continue this relationship. However, I feel it would set the wrong example for my children if I were to continue shopping with a company who chose to support the values of an overly conservative hate group, rather than continue to show support to Freedom, Love and Civil Rights! So I am sorry to say that my patronage depends on your continued use of Same Sex Marriage ads, and support of the LGBT community as a whole.

I look forward to your reply, and I thank you for taking the time to do the right thing."

If you choose to use this email, please do take a moment to personalize it. You can email the Company President at:  macys_execs@macys.com

You can also show your support by snail mail, Phone or Fax at:

Terry J. Lundgren, President
Macy's
7 West Seventh Street
Cincinnati, OH  45202

Primary Phone: 513-579-7000
Secondary Phone: 513-579-7764
Fax: 513-579-7555

You can also show your support by posting on the Macy's Facebook page!

**If you are an ongoing customer you may want to include your Macy's account information in any emails, letters or faxes that you send. This will show the company that you are in fact an ongoing customer of theirs rather than a potential customer.

One Million Moms Against Macy's (Jan. 27th email)

Recently Macy's Department store mailed its newest catalogue out to many Americans. In the hopes of making sales, instead they offended many customers in the process. The back cover looks like just a regular advertisement for their wedding registry service, but there is one major difference.
When you take a closer look you see the cake topper of two men instead of the traditional man and woman. The ad also includes a license plate that reads "I do" and hearts scattered everywhere. Macy's must believe this is mainstream, but just because gay marriage is legal in a few states, this is inappropriate marketing and conservative customers will not support it.

TAKE ACTION

Please send Macy's an email letter below asking that they discontinue their "two groom" advertisement. Many of our supporters have already spoken up concerning Macy's policy on transgender men allowed into women's dressing rooms, and we will continue to speak out on traditional values. Some of our members have reported that they requested that their Macy's store credit card account be closed and shared the reason behind their decision. During our last campaign, we did not receive a reply from Macy's, but this does not mean that we will give up.

UPDATE: OMM is glad to report that during this week's "Modern Family" episode, Home Depot and KFC (YUM Brands) along with Knorr (Unilever), Silk Soymilk (WhiteWave Foods), and Special K (Kellogg), did not support the program financially since their ads did not run again after OMM contacted them on the foul language being used by the two-year-old cast member. You are making a difference!

 Sincerely,

Monica Cole, Director
OneMillionMoms.com