One Million Mom's Claims Victory (3.9.2012)

Victory! Way to go moms! You are making a HUGE difference! Kraft heard you loud and clear. They have pulled their Philadelphia Cream Cheese ad from the Christian bashing ABC program "GCB." After you contacted and informed them when their commercial was airing, they announced their ads will no longer run during this controversial Anti-Christian show. The Chicago-based cream cheese company says it made the decision after customer complaints began to pile up.

"Philadelphia has decided to pull its advertising from GCB ... We have received complaints from consumers and their opinions about our advertising are important to us," said Kraft Foods.

We appreciate Kraft's cooperation. No further action is needed. OMM has thanked them on your behalf. We appreciate their quick response and cooperation in making wise advertising choices.

You are making a HUGE difference!

TAKE ACTION

If you have not sent your email to this week's national sponsors there is still time to contact the remaining sponsors. Please click on link to send an email letter to the sponsors for the premiere of "GCB" asking that they pull their support immediately. This week's national sponsors that we have not heard back from are: Target, Mentos (Perfetti Van Melle), Chef Boyardee (ConAgra), and Hellmann's (Unilever).

One Million Moms VS GCB (3.6.2012)

OMM is disgusted with the new program "Good Christian Belles" which is blasphemy at its worst! It is based on the book "Good Christian B*tches" and mocks Christianity repeatedly. This anti-Christian program blasphemes God, Jesus Christ, God's Church, and the Bible. As Christians, we will not stand for this Christian-bashing program. No other religion has to contend with this ridicule so why should we? The network's irresponsible behavior must be accounted for. They are deliberately attempting to sabotage our faith. Their actions are damaging and destructive to our religion. As Christians we must demand respect. Together we will defend our Christian values and beliefs.

The GCB premiere "We Shall Receive" aired Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 10/9 Central on ABC with a PG rating.

This show is described as "a wicked new drama that digs up sins from the characters' past and leads to scandal." They make sure no one is seen as a saint. Church members are seen scheming for revenge to an extent far greater than what has ever been seen before on network television. ABC's promotion states the good girls have gone bad and get rowdy.

The first episode used Biblical references, hymns, prayer, and scripture to portray Christians in a negative light. The twisted plot included gossip, theft, spreading lies about someone having an STD, cheating, and porn in the script. The very first scene had a husband running off with his mistress to Mexico with money he had stolen from investors. They died in a car crash because of her giving him oral s*x while he was driving. This is how the episode began and there is too much filthy content to include here.

Networks like ABC continue to mock Christianity and we will not put up with it. Some in the entertainment business have gone too far, for too long. Christians should no longer sit idly by and allow it to continue without speaking up in protest.

Take Action

Please send an email letter to the sponsors for the premiere of "GCB" asking that they pull their support immediately. This week's national sponsors were: Philadelphia Cream Cheese (Kraft), Target, Mentos (Perfetti Van Melle), Chef Boyardee (ConAgra), and Hellmann's (Unilever).

One Million Moms VS Hardee's (3.5.2012)

Do you remember the sleazy Hardee's and Carl's Jr. TV commercials featuring Paris Hilton, Hugh Hefner, and the model on the mechanical bull a few years ago? CKE Restaurant chairman Andrew Puzder actually defended the ads and casually dismissed complaints from tens of thousands of customers.

Well, Puzder's at it again. This time he has Hardee's and Carl's Jr. airing their new Pattymelt TV ad, complete with even more sordid titillation. It's their most offensive and sexually provocative commercial ever. Click here to see this ad (Warning: This ad is offensive and provided only for the purpose of educating our members).

Would you believe this ad actually runs during the children's television program "Dora the Explorer"?
If you're like me, you're sick and tired of the disrepect Hardee's and Carl Jr.'s executives has towards families.

I personally think we can make a difference.

Have you had enough of Hardee's and Carl's Jr. disrespectful attitude toward decent men, women, and children? If so...

Take Action

The company is blocking emails from our system, but you can send your own personal email to Brad Haley, Executive Vice-Ppresident of Marketing. His email address is bhaley@ckr.com. His direct office phone number is 314-259-6225

1. Call the Hardee's and Carl Jr. consumer relations department at 1-877-799-STAR (7827). Tell them you've had enough of their disrespectful attitude toward families and won't be buying from Hardee's or Carl's Jr. until they stop their sexploitation.

Here's some additional contact information:

CKE Restaurants - Hardee's, Carl's Jr.
Chairman William P. Foley II
3916 State St., Ste. 300
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone: 1-805-745-7500
Fax: 714-490-3695
Toll Free: (877) 799-7827
Online feedback form: http://www.ckr.com/contact.html

2. Call the Independent Hardee's Franchise Association at 757-497-7297 (the guys who actually own the restaurants). Urge President Bryan Haas to demand that the Hardee's coroprate office immediately pull this offensive commercial.

3. Send this email to as many of your friends as possible so we can start a real grassroots campaign to make a difference in the stronghold of disregard for family values?
Sincerely,

Monica Cole, Director

One Million Moms and Nazi America

This morning I watched a special on H2 called "American Nazi." This show explored how the Nazi and "White Power" movements started, progressed and continue to proceed in the US. For the most part, I wasn't seeing anything I didn't know. But I was shocked to see how many parallels I was finding between the Nazi activity in the US and the activity of One Million Moms.

Now I would HOPE that the members of OMM would agree that these "Nazi" movements and their members are hurtful to society and are based in hate of others rather than in the love of self which they claim to promote. And I do NOT believe that OMM is in any way associated with any White Power or Nazi movement, so please do NOT take this comparison to reflect that type of idea. I do, however, think it's important to show the similarities as they are, because while OMM and Nazi Style groups have different agendas, their tactics and motivations are many times one in the same.

Both groups work to create a society where their beliefs and views are seen as the "accepted" views and where counter beliefs, views and lifestyles are simply not tolerated!

Both groups work to control what is and isn't shown by major media.

Both groups scream "Freedom of Speech/Religion" when challenged or told to stop what they are doing.

Both groups CLAIM to be standing up for their religious beliefs.

Both groups CLAIM to be doing what they do to "create a better world for their children."

Both groups enact boycotts and bombard companies/organizations with harassing mail/email/phone calls to try and force their movement.

And what I see as the worst part, is Both groups target homosexuals and non-Christians.

Now, like I said, I do NOT think OMM is at all linked to any Nazi Group! There are some differences, Nazi Groups often turn to violence, target Jewish believers, African, Japanese, and other Non-White Americans, and even go so far as to deny basic and widely known history in order to try and impress their beliefs on others.

My point here, though, is that while OMM screams "we're not a hate group!" They ACT in a way that says differently. I would assume that just about everyone can agree that these "White Supremacy" groups are without a doubt, hate groups! Hiding behind our Freedom of Speech, Publication and Beliefs they attempt to deny others their right to live their own lives by their own choices - This is NO different than what OMM tries to do.

Many times I have been asked why I do what I do to fight against OMM and other similar groups. And here is my answer - I am a proud American! I love my freedom, and want to ensure that my children have the same freedoms, if not more, than I have! I want my children to have the opportunity to live their lives to the fullest and by their own beliefs and ideals.

Groups like OMM work to squash those very freedoms they exploit by attempting to force companies, organizations and television networks in to censoring their products, messages and programing to fit the beliefs of OMM's members. By doing this, they limit the freedom of other American's to make their own choices about what products, messages and programs they wish to be exposed to or in support of.

This is NO different than Nazi groups attempting to stop Networks from showing African American Programing, or stop companies from producing "Disabled" dolls or toys simply because the support of such things go against THEIR beliefs.

I believe that BOTH types of groups are doing what they do because they do what a better world. However I feel both groups are very mislead on what "better" is. In my mind, better is a more peaceful, loving and tolerant society, not one that tries to limit what it's citizens are permitted to see, purchase or hear.

So here is my message to One Million Moms, Nazi Groups and any other groups with similar agendas...

If you don't like our Freedom - MOVE!
If you don't want to see a program - TURN THE CHANNEL
If you don't want to support a company because of their support of equality and tolerance - FIND A NEW COMPANY TO SUPPORT!
If you don't like a product - DON'T BUY IT!
If you don't like something - SIMPLY DON'T SUPPORT IT!

BUT DO NOT REMOVE MY RIGHT TO!

Emails to Clorox & Liquid Plumr

I posted OMM's email about the Liquid Plumr add, and now I would like to share with you both their email and mine... So here they are...

First, here is the email that OMM members are being asked to sign and forward to Clorox:

 As a member of OneMillionMoms.com, I am extremely disappointed in your new two, sexy plumbers commercial introducing the Liquid-Plumr Double Impact Snake and Gel System.

The commercial is extremely sensual and sexual. While the shock value of this ad may draw attention to your brand, it is harmful to children.

Your ad is irresponsible and tasteless! Please, don't lower your advertising standards to this level. You can do better.

I hope to hear you agree and will pull this ad immediately and go back to your old advertising methods. My respect for your company depends on it.

And here is my version, feel free to sign and send or to create your own version:

It has recently come to my attention that you have been targeted by the One Million Moms group because of your recent Liquid-Plumr ads. As a mother, I want to express how much I enjoyed your commercial.

I found the ad to be completely entertaining and enjoyable. I have three children, all of whom watch television with me, and all of whom have watched your commercial. I saw, and continue to see, nothing wrong with these types of ads, and admit that it caught MY attention.

I do hope you choose not to pull this ad, or any other, simply because a single overly-conservative pro-censorship group has chosen to bombard you with emails. I, for one, would love to see more enjoyable and fun commercials both from your company and others. I get so tired of the same ol' same ol' thing every time a show has to break for advertising!

Thanks for keeping me interested!

If you would like to contact Clorox and show your support here is their contact information:

Don Knauss, Chairman
Clorox Company
1221 Broadway
Oakland, CA  94612

Primary Phone: 510-271-7000
Secondary Phone: 800-227-1860
Fax: 510-832-1463
E-Mail: jean.scanlon@clorox.com

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

One Million Moms against Toys 'R' Us (Feb. 28, 2012)

Select Toys 'R' Us stores are now selling 'Archie' comic books with a same-sex wedding displayed on the front cover. The front cover reads "Just Married" with two men marrying and one is wearing a service uniform. This comic book is being sold in select stores across the country. One example is the Queensbury, NY location in the upstate New York area.

Toys 'R' Us employees do not actually set up the displays; they leave this up to the vendor, but they should be aware of the merchandise being sold in their stores nonetheless. These comic books are sold 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 a 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.

TAKE ACTION

Please send Toys 'R' Us an email letter requesting they remove all the same-sex "Just Married - Archie" comic books immediately from their shelves.Sincerely,

Monica Cole, Director
OneMillionMoms.com

One Million Moms vs Liquid-Plumr

Liquid-Plumr presents two sexy plumbers in their new commercial. The Clorox Company introduces the Liquid-Plumr Double Impact Snake and Gel System in this ad which is full of sexual innuendos as well. They are attempting to use sex to sell a product to unclog drains.

The commercial starts off with a woman in a supermarket daydreaming about what this new Liquid-Plumr product has to offer. She says, "Double impact," twice as she reads the bottle. In her dream she is at home and answers the door to find a sexy plumber. The plumber is nice looking with huge biceps and a tight shirt. He says, "I'm here to snake your drain." She says come on in and he walks upstairs. The doorbell rings again and it is a second sexy plumber. He says, "I'm here to flush your pipe." She answers with an okay and while he walks on upstairs she lets out a squeal and moan while letting down her hair. Then she wakes up to reality to find the two men in the supermarket. She flirts by giving sexy eyes to the one man in the deli slicing meat and the other in produce holding two melons. These two men are the same as in her dream. It may be coincidence, but the man in produce is standing beside cucumbers with a price sign behind him reading 69 cents.

The new Liquid-Plumr ad is offensive and completely inappropriate for television.

TAKE ACTION

Please send Liquid-Plumr (The Clorox Company) an email letter urging they pull this offensive commercial immediately and go back to their more responsible advertisement methods.

Sincerely,

Monica Cole, Director
OneMillionMoms.com

One Million Moms against ABC and "Good Christian Belles" (Feb. 23, 2012)

Starting with the good news, after tens of thousands of OMM members signed a petition several months ago encouraging ABC to drop all plans of airing the program "Good Christian B-tches," the network has announced they will change the name to "Good Christian Belles" and "GCB" for short. This means profanity will not be used or insinuated in the title and be listed in television guides, listings and schedules. Your voice was heard!

The bad news is ABC is going forward with airing this Christian bashing program. The graphic they have chosen to illustrate the title of the new series based in Dallas, TX features a woman wearing a tight mini-skirt and a cowboy hat that has a diamond studded cross hanging off the hat, which gets thrown on the floor. Originally, ABC planned to air the new series last fall, but it disappeared from their schedule after we sent them tens of thousands of emails. Now the premiere is set to air this Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 10/9 Central and rated PG with the title "We Shall Receive."

This show is described as a wicked new drama that digs up sins from the characters' past and leads to scandal. They make sure no one is a saint, and the revenge and scheming involving church members is like no one has seen before on network television. ABC's promotion states the good girls have gone bad and get rowdy.

The trailer on their website includes: flirting at church, a woman in angel costume being thrown into a stained glass window of Jesus which shatters, a couple making out on an office desk where they intentionally show a framed picture of Jesus that they turn face down, a woman telling a mom "Hers are real. That is going to save you some money." while cupping the mom's teen daughter's breast. There are also tremendous amounts of gossip, all portraying Christians in a negative light. Previews include Christian music like "Forgiven, we know not what we do," during make-out scenes and some previews include the use of foul language as well.
Networks like ABC continue to mock Christianity and we will not stand for it. Some in the entertainment business have gone too far, for too long. Christians should no longer sit idly by and allow it to continue without speaking up in protest.

TAKE ACTION

Please send an email letter strongly encouraging ABC and parent company Disney to drop all plans to air the anti-Christian program "Good Christian Belles."

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 ABC network in protest of this Anti-Christian bigotry.

Then send this to everyone you know because there is strength in numbers!

Sincerely,

Monica Cole, Director
OneMillionMoms.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

One Million Moms against "The Client List" (Feb. 16, 2012)

Lifetime's newest show "The Client List" is described as: a Texas housewife "Riley Parks" (Jennifer Love Hewitt), who, after being deserted by her husband, is left in serious financial straits and takes a job at a seemingly traditional day spa in a neighboring town. But when she realizes the business in part also provides other services, Riley must make the difficult decision whether or not to embrace an opportunity for her to resolve her financial hardships like some of the other women in the spa do. The series will follow Riley as she delicately balances a moral conflict between two starkly different lives -- one as a single mother in a conservative town struggling to provide for her family, or the other as a savvy and ambitious businesswoman working with a raucous, sexy and unpredictable group of women.

So in other words, a mom is employed at a massage parlor that gives happy endings. The trailer on their website shows Hewitt barely dressed when a man drops his towel and then states, "If you are on her list, you want to get off." There are plans for it to premiere in April unless OMM does something about it. If the promo for this program is too appalling to watch, then the show will be completely unsuitable for television.
Networks like Lifetime continue to produce offensive programs, and we will not stand for it. Some in the entertainment business have gone too far, for too long. Christians should no longer sit idly by and allow it to continue without speaking up in protest.

TAKE ACTION

Please send an email letter strongly encouraging Lifetime and parent company A&E Television Networks, LLC to drop all plans to air the highly sexual program "The Client List."
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 Lifetime network in protest of this soft porn they call entertainment.

 Sincerely,

Monica Cole, Director
OneMillionMoms.com

One Million Mom's Past

I've noticed a HUGE amount of energy against OMM over the last month or so. Mostly since they have decided to target Pennys and Ellen. However, I wish I had started this blog way back when I got involved in 2009. I feel if there had been this much work to shut them down then, that they wouldn't be the issue they are now... And they wouldn't have had the ability to cause the damage they have over the past 3 years!

Here are SOME of the things they have listed on their website as "success" - AKA, times when their harassment tactics (thousands of emails & phone calls mostly) have forced companies to support their hate. intolerance and censorship... As you will see, the "Pennys Ellen" issue is just the most recent bigoted champagne in a LONG LINE of bigoted, intolerant and hate fueled champagnes!


Victory - 'PB Club' is History!The first television show of the fall season to be cancelled is "The Playboy Club" after OMM contacted sponsors! Lack of advertisers played a huge part for the shows cancellation after only three episodes. [Posted 10-5-11]

JC Penney pulls offensive commercialWithin hours of hearing from OneMillionMoms members, JC Penney announced they would no longer air a new commercial using sex to sell men's clothing. [Posted 9-28-11]

Finish Line Has Made a Wise Advertising DecisionFinish Line has taken immediate action! OMM received notification from their company within 24 hours of the launch of our email campaign. OMM has confirmed The Finish Line, Inc. has pulled their inappropriate ad from their website. [Posted 8-2-11]

Another One Bites the Dust! MTV Cancels "Skins"MTV announced there will not be a second season of "Skins" because of lack of advertisers! [Posted 6-29-11]

Chuck E. Cheese's - Committed to Clean, Wholesome Family ValuesChuck E. Cheese's has taken immediate action to ensure their ads no longer run during ABC Family Channel's "Pretty Little Liars" program in the future. This was a mistake made by the media company, and CEC appreciates OMM bringing this to their attention so they no longer fund the airing of this show or support its messages. [Posted 2-18-11]

Celtrixa Sheds MTV's "Skins"Celtrixa's EVP of Sales and Marketing and Chief Marketing Officer, Andy Siegel, has contacted their advertising agency and instructed them to stop purchasing ads on "Skins" immediately and not book any additional ads on "Skins." [Posted 2-1-11]

Dexatrim Max Promptly Removes Ads from MTV's "Skins"Dexatrim Max, owned by Chattem, has taken immediate steps to remove their advertising from the show "Skins" per Chattem's Consumer Affairs Manager, Dawn Simpson. [Posted 2-1-11]

Wrigley's heard you loud and clear! VP of Corp. Affairs for Wrigley, Andy Pharoah, stated they never intended to offend and they apologized for inadvertently having done so in this case. We can rest assured that Wrigley will not be using this phrase going forward and that they will be making appropriate changes to their Extra packaging. [Posted 11-18-10]

Claire's was Cooperative and Complimentary of OMM!Claire's has taken swift action to remove the razor blade jewelry line from their shelves! They appreciate our notes of concern and apologized. Claire's also appreciates the important work of OMM! [Posted 7-19-10]

Jiffy Lube agrees with Moms!Jiffy Lube has taken immediate action on your emails! OMM has spoken with Jiffy Lube President, Rick Altizer, and he agrees this racy, adult oriented ad is inappropriate and offensive. A franchisee did not follow Jiffy Lube's policies and procedures by having this ad approved by headquarters. Altizer's statement, "We did not approve of the advertising in question and have taken the appropriate steps to make sure that it is pulled from circulation immediately." [Posted 7-20-10]
Hanesbrands slams door on "GLEE"Hanesbrands Inc. has responded and they will no longer support the television program "GLEE." Their reply, "We do not have any further plans to run advertising in GLEE and we will take great care to ensure the rest of our advertising, as intended, is running in family-friendly programming." [Posted 4-27-10]

Boost Mobile sprinted to pull their inappropriate Mrs. Claus and Frosty ad
Andy Colley, director of corporate communications for Boost Mobile, contacted OMM. He said, “They have pulled the spot from all broadcast TV outlets. The ad is no longer airing on TV.” (posted 12-17-09)

Toys 'R' Us promptly pulls ad from "Two and a Half Men"
Kathleen Waugh, VP of Corporate Communications for Toys 'R' Us, contacted OMM and said from here on out they will no longer advertise during the program “Two and a Half Men.” They have contacted the network and said this will not happen again in the future (posted 11-17-09)

Dairy Queen supports families and pulls ad from "Secret Life of the American Teenager"
Dean Peters, Director of Communications and Public Relations of Dairy Queen, just contacted OMM and said they pulled their ad from "Secret Life" and no additional units have been purchased to advertise during this rotation. DQ has added "Secret Life" to their "Do Not Air List" and their "Restricted List." (posted 8-11-09)

TJ Maxx/Marshalls pulls ads from 'The Cougar'
Laura McDowell, Manager of Media Relations for TJX Company who owns TJ Maxx and Marshalls, said they have pulled their ad from "The Cougar" and will not be advertising on that show in the future. (posted 6-02-09)

Pier 1 throws TV Land's "The Cougar" overboard
Thank you for contacting Pier 1 Imports about your concerns in regard to our recent ad buy. Pier 1 Imports has reviewed the content of "The Cougar" and as a result, has no plans to advertise on this program in the future. (posted 5-20-09)

IHOP blacklists TV Land's "The Cougar"
Patrick Lenow, Director of Public Relations with IHOP said IHOP agrees with OneMillionMoms.com and they do not wish to be associated with "The Cougar." (posted 5-14-09)

 

CareerBuilder.com shovels "Dirt" under
As a result of your good actions, CareerBuilder.com no longer places ads on FX Network's "Dirt" program. 

 

Geico orders FX network to stop ads on "Dirt"
Geico says, "We have recently contacted the FX network and instructed them that our advertisements should no longer appear during this program.

 

General Mills responds to ABC's "Brothers & Sisters" ad
General Mills says their ad during the program was not approved by the company and run by local stations without their permission.

 

Arby's, 3M, Dairy Queen ads disappear from "Rescue Me"
Arby's and 3M ads have not appeared as sponsors of the FX network show, "Rescue Me" after hearing from thousands of OMM/OMD members.

 

 

T-Mobile president gets personally involved, thrashes FX network
T-Mobile president Robert Dotson said, "In addition to removing advertising from programs brought to our attention, effective immediately, we are pulling all advertising from the FX Channel pending further review of their programming.

 

"I have directed my marketing and advertising leads to conduct a deeper review of our advertising standards to ensure that our selections are consistent with the qualities of T-Mobile’s brand."

Combe, Inc. blocks ads on "Always Sunny" Combe, Inc. (Lectric Shave) spokesperson Carrie Barsuhn told OMM, "We are re-issuing traffic instruction for "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" to be blocked from our schedule. 

ConAgra darkens "Always Sunny" on FX network
According to ConAgra's Chris Kircher, "Just wanted to let you know that neither ConAgra Foods nor its brands has any plans to advertise on 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' in the future."

Wagner orders ads off "Always Sunny" on FX network
They responded in part: "We agree that this show is not appropriate for Wagner and have instructed FX not to run our spot on this show in the future...Wagner is the type of company that does listen to our customers and we do appreciate their continued support. 

Chattem reinforces it's "No FX Network" advertising policy
After ads appeared on the FX Network, Chattem replied "I will make contact with the MSO either directly or via our Agency by end of day today and confirm with you that the blackout is being observed."

Schick abandons "The Bedford Diaries" on WB network According to Schick customer service, "We have stopped advertising on The Bedford Diaries and do not have any plans for future advertising." 

Dentyne drops lesbian kiss commerical Dentyne has edited its online ad showing a lesbian kiss.  The company said, "...since this particular web film ending became a distraction, we decided to revise it.

The WB network edits sex scenes from "The Bedford Diaries" The WB planned to air The Bedford Diaries, a show focusing on the sex lives of students in a New York college Human Behavior and Sexuality seminar.

As a result of your efforts, the WB network has now decided the show is too sexually explicit for television!

FCC fines CBS $3.6 million for "Without A Trace" scene The FCC has fined 111 CBS stations for airing a scene showing a teenage orgy on television when children were likely to be watching television.

Cadbury-Adams finally responds after 14 months! Cadbury-Adams tells OneMillionDads.com it has stopped airing an offensive Dentyne Gum commercial in which a young girls rips off her clothes and jumps on her boyfriend in front of her shocked parents.

NBC Network ends plans to air offensive segment NBC Network says it's plans to air a Brittney Spears segment on Will & Grace called "Crucifixins" not not take place after all.

NBC Network drops The Book of Daniel NBC lost millions of dollars in advertising and succumbed to poor ratings and public opposition to the Anti-Christian show.

Stores approve of "Merry Christmas" Lowe's, Sears, Walgreens, and other retailers say they will include the phrase "Merry Christmas" in future advertising.

Mary Kay drops plans to tie in with Desperate HousewivesAccording to Mary Kay's spokesperson, Shannon Summers: "We are going to revise our media mix that we are working on and we will not have Desperate Housewives in that mix."

Safeway cancels ad on Desperate HousewivesSafeway did not place sponsorship ads on the May 1 episode as planned. Your actions made the difference!

Liberty Mutual backs off plans to sponsor Desperate HousewivesLiberty Mutual had scheduled ads in sponsorship of "DH" on April 11 and 17. After hearing from OMM and OMD, the ads did not air.

Wrangler Jeans says spot on The Shield a FX network mistake."FX has vigorously apologized to Wrangler for the human error that occurred and has verified that no additional Wrangler commercials will run on that particular program - - which had been, and will continue to be, our intent." - Wrangler President Angelo Lagrega

Coca-Cola responds to ads on The Shield"We've researched our media purchases and discovered that we have advertised within this show in the past as a part of a generic cable television buy...This particular program isn't on our upcoming media schedule." (Ray Crockett, Coca-Cola Public Relations)

Sonic immediately dumps The ShieldWithout asking OneMillionMoms to take action, Sonic Drive-In responded by pulling their ad support from The Shield after a single email request from OMM Chairman Dr. Wildmon.

Four more companies have bad vibes about NBC's MediumSince the Jan. 10 episode, Bayer, Red Lobster, Reckitt (Airwick), and Allstate have not aired ads on Medium.

Intuit (makers of Turbo Tax) responds to NBC's MediumIntuit has contacted OMM and will not advertise during Medium in the future. Click Here to read their response.

Kohl's closes door on Desperate HousewivesKohl's wrote: "Thank you for contacting us regarding our television commercial airing in Desperate Housewives. Based on Kohl's program parameters, this program would not be part of our television buy. We appreciate having this brought to our attention."

Alberto Culver slams door on Desperate HousewivesAccording to Corporate Communications' Dan Stone, "We are not an ongoing sponsor of the show, nor do we have any future spots scheduled."

Sharpie scratched Life As We Know It off their list"[W]e have decided to cease airing our advertisements on the ABC Show 'Life As We Know It."

Chattem scratches Life As We Know ItChattem spokesperson Blair Ramey has informed OneMillionMoms their ads will no longer appear on the show.

Leapfrog sinks Desperate HousewivesAccording to Leapfrog, "LeapFrog is committed to aligning our brand values of families, children and education with our advertising and its placement. The company will not advertise on this show in the future."

Apology accepted?Terrell Owens and the Philadelphia Eagles organization have issued apologies for offending the public during Monday Night Football. For more information visit http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com.

McCormick and Lenscrafters drop Life As We Know ItCompany statements: "McCormick has taken steps to prevent any future advertising on this program." and "LensCrafters does not suport programs promoting teen sex and will not be advertising on future broadcasts of this show."

Papa John's slices ads from Life As We Know It"Papa John's International pulled all advertising from the Life As We Know It show through our national media buyers after the October 7 episode." Editor's Note: Papa John's actually aired ads on the October 14 episode, as well.

Radio Shack responds to Life As We Know ItPlease be advised we have been monitoring the content of the first few episodes of this new prime-time drama and requested that our advertising agency pull our commercials from the program.

McCormick labels Life As We Know It too salty"McCormick has taken steps to prevent any future advertising on this program. We value the support and opinions of our consumers and thank you for bringing the matter to our attention."

Kellogg's separates from Desperate Housewives"We have no ongoing commitment to advertise on this program, and currently have no plan to advertise on "Desperate Housewives" for the remainder of this year."

Hasbro orders ads off He's A LadyHasbro replied: "The placement of Hasbro commercials in the show 'He's a Lady' was done inadvertently by the agency that places advertising on our behalf. As soon as we learned of this oversight, we contacted the agency and requested they prevent this from occurring again."

Tyson Foods joins list of companies leaving Desperate HousewivesTyson replied, "We have concluded the program is not consistent with our core values, which focus on operating with integrity and trust in all we do."

Lowe's orders ads off Desperate HousewivesLowe's said, "Desperate Housewives does not meet Lowe's strict guidelines, and the company's advertising will no longer appear during the program."

SC Johnson backs out of sponsorship of TBS' He's A LadyAccording to SC Johnson's Therese Van Ryne, "We have assessed the show and we will not sponsor it."

Geico, Best Buy dumps ads from South Park on Comedy CentralAlthough Geico and Best Buy have not formally responsed to your concerns, our monitoring idicates they no longer sponsor South Park.

Footlocker drops South Park on Comedy CentralFootlocker has said, "Moving forward, we have requested that the South Park program not be included in our future advertising campaigns."

Finish Line dumps South Park on Comedy CentralFinish Line said, in part, "Finish Line does not agree with the content on this program and will try to keep our commercials from airing in this program."

Cellboost to no longer sponsor The Man Show on Comedy CentralCellboost has notified members of OneMillionMoms they have pulled ads from the show.

Nissan, Goodyear stop ads on The ShieldFollowing action by OneMillionMoms.com members, Nissan and Goodyear have not appeared for several weeks.

Castrol stops ads on The ShieldCastrol vice-president of marketing, Dave Fifield has informed OneMillionMoms they have pulled their advertising support from The Shield. In fact, Mr. Fifield told OMM they have stopped ads on the FX network completely!

Ocean Spray off Fox's WonderfallsOcean Spray writes OMM, in part, "Ocean Spray did not authorize the purchase of advertising time on that program. It was not on our approved programming list. We never had any intention of advertising on that program in the first place, nor do we have any intention of advertising on it in the future."

Urban Outfitters pulls 'Jesus Dress Up'According to spokesperson Meredith Boice, "Urban Outfitters will no longer carry this item. We will continue to sell the inventory on hand, but have decided not to reorder the item."

Nextel Pulls AdsNextel Communications Corporate Communications spokeswoman Audrey Schaefer has informed OneMillionMoms they will no longer sponsor NYPD Blue and The Shield. 

Dodge pulls sponsorship of "Lingerie Bowl" "I think it had become a distraction to what we want to do next year," said James Kenyon, a Chrysler Group spokesman.

All About Agenda - A Message from One Million Moms (Feb. 9, 2012)

If you haven't already heard, Ellen DeGeneres mentioned One Million Moms on her television show yesterday with a few hand-picked Facebook comments that supported her of course. Watch the video of her show to see how she validates all of OMM's concerns about the J.C. Penney decision. She starts with celebrating California's Prop 8 decision that came Tuesday, February 7, 2012, against traditional marriage, and then goes after OMM in a rant. For those who are not aware, Prop 8 bans same-sex marriage, but unfortunately the Appeals Court ruled earlier this week that it was unconstitutional. If something is legal it doesn't make it morally right. What it boils down to is agenda.

OMM appreciates your support for our agenda - standing up for Biblical values. As Christians we know God says homosexuality is a sin (Romans 1:26-27), like adultery, fornication, and other sexual sins. Ellen is attempting to indoctrinate our children. Please check out this blog written by Fox News contributor Sandy Rios. She covers this subject in great depth.

In today's culture when an individual stands up for what they believe in and someone disagrees with them then they are referred to as a hater when in reality it is OMM's opponents who are hating us. Tolerance does go both ways. Apparently, OMM must be doing something right because scripture says that we will be persecuted for our Biblical beliefs (Matthew 5:11). Our voice is being heard! The Word also says that Jesus told his disciples that they would be hated because He was hated first (John 15:18). OMM will remain strong because we are to be the salt and light.

OMM has hundreds of thousands of supporters joining together for what is right. Yes, OMM will have its critics, but remember Godly principles validate our stand. OMM is growing everyday and has gained new supporters over this past week. There is strength in numbers! It is our responsibility as parents to do everything in our power to protect our children from being misled and desensitized.

OMM plans to cover other issues in the near future, but we will not change our stance on Ellen becoming the new spokesperson for JC Penney. OMM will not back down or give in to pressure from the media. If you have not had a chance to contact JC Penney and ask them to remain neutral in the culture war then go to our website to Take Action.

OMM's Facebook post, and my two cents!

Earlier this evening this post was made on One Million Mom's Facebook Page. Read it carefully, and feel free to laugh at the irony! 

"OMM isn't going anywhere so we need your help! Occasionally we will be on break to do a clean sweep of negative comments. As you can see many bigoted minded liberals who hate Christians because of our faith are spamming our facebook page. Nothing new really, but this means we must really be getting to them. They have nothing else better to do than troll our page, but tolerance goes both ways. Scripture says we will be persecuted so this means we must be doing something right. We want to keep this page open for comments for our friends. However, as you can see some folks are always going to have a bigoted and narrow mind when our faith is expressed. Please help us by reporting these comments, and understanding that we will not be able to delete them all. You can also help by showing these lost, narrow minded liberal the true love of Jesus Christ. Thank you!"

 Now, while I find their persistence and determination quite inspirational, I find a great many of their facts to be quite off. I'm sorry to see there are so many people spamming their page, that's no different than what OMM does. Personally I would much rather see decent people act against this group without stooping to their level. But I simply can't control what others do...

But seriously, who are they kidding with descriptions like "Narrow Minded Liberal?" Is that even a thing? I mean, can you be narrow minded AND liberal? How would that work exactly? Anyways, the pressure is obviously getting to them. They can feel things going down hill. And they don't like it. So call me all the names you want OMM! But I am PROUD to be a Liberal! I am PROUD to be so bigoted and narrow minded that I can understand that equality and tolerance are NOT limited to those with conservative and oppressive views. And I am PROUD to be a part of the movement which is getting rid of YOU!

My Response to OMM's Feb. 7th Letter

Yesterday I posted the latest email from One Million Mom's (read here) and I promised you my two cents! So here it is...

First, let me say that while I wasn't following OMM last year when they revolted against Kim Kardashian's Sketcher's Ad (watch below), I can say that I HIGHLY doubt this was a victory for them and more of a simple marketing switch - which companies do all the time... So while they are taking credit for the new commercial, it's worth noting that the one from last year has NOT been pulled from the air, in fact I saw it not to long ago. But screaming "Victory" allows them to feel important and as if their bullying is actually working to force companies in to doing what they want.

Watch The Kim Ad Here:

Now, let me talk for a moment about their "sadness" surrounding Komen and Penny's. It completely sickens me that ANY women's group would willingly and so happily crusade to defund a group like Planned Parenthood, which provides free and low cost health care to women and children (and yes, men too) who are in need of health care. OMM claims they are "Pro-Life" and therefore they will not support a group which provides abortions. However, anyone with enough sense to take a look at Planned Parenthood's records can see that 97% of their funding does NOT go to abortion services, but to basic health care needs of those who can not afford to get them elsewhere. OMM should be ashamed to call themselves Pro-Life, while working to deny innocent women and children basic health care, education and family planning services.

They go on spouting their religious scripture as if it gives them an excuse to hold beliefs allowing them to ignore the needs of others just to further their agenda... While the Christian faith does generally not support a Pro-Choice stance, it DOES support charity, as well as healthcare for the less fortunate. So to deny people those things, solely to refuse them access to abortion services really doesn't match what they say they are about. Now does it?

As for the Penny's issue, I am thankful to Penny's for ignoring them they way they have. Discrimination based on sexuality is no different than discrimination based on gender, religion or age... And I can guarantee that if they were being discriminated against for being women, or Christian, or moms or whatever, they would NOT be so supportive of such actions. So why support, or in this case, instigate, discrimination against someone else solely because of their sexuality?

Not to mention the simple fact that unless they TELL their children Ellen is gay, their kids will never know. I mean it's not like she has it tattooed on her head or anything. As parents it is up to them to decide what their children are and aren't exposed to. Seeing Ellen on a commercial is NOT "exposure" though. Of course, if you choose to explain to your children all the ins and outs of her relationships, that's your choice, but Penny's isn't the one doing it. Ellen is a woman, a celebrity and an all around good person. Penny's chose her because of THOSE reasons, not because of some "homosexual agenda" as OMM insists!

Einstin said "The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing ANYTHING"  So here I am, saving the world! Stand up with me against OMM's Hate!

Letter from One Million Moms (Feb. 6, 2012)

Victory! Tremendous success on Skechers' Super Bowl Ad! Last year Skechers chose Kim Kardashian to star in their highly sexual ad where it appeared that she was sleeping with her trainer, or at the very least making out with him. She tells him that he is the best she ever had. Then she breaks up with him since she found something else to take his place. The ad was for their Shape-Ups toning shoes. Well, this year there was a dramatic improvement in their content after OMM contacted them. Skechers chose a pug to run in a dog race wearing tiny Skechers sneakers. Before crossing the finish line, the dog turns around and does the moonwalk to make its win. It was clean and cute and of course family-friendly - exactly what we asked of Skechers. This positive change has many groups claiming it was the #1 favorite ad of the night. Way to go Skechers and thanks for listening. Nice job moms! You are making a huge difference.

Update: Susan G. Komen for The Cure has had a disappointing change of heart concerning their decision on partnering with Planned Parenthood. OMM tries to thank organizations and companies when they make a huge decision such as breaking ties with Planned Parenthood. It was important that OMM weighed in with positive support, but unfortunately Komen's decision didn't stick. Komen has officially reversed their decision. After the backlash Komen received from pro-abortion activists for their original announcement, they have decided to continue funding Planned Parenthood after all. OMM is sick and greatly saddened that Komen gave in to pressure from the secular media. OMM knows we made the right choice by contacting Komen and have no regrets. It would be much harder to sleep at night if we had done nothing. So now we need to pray.

As Christians we don't give to organizations that promote the shedding of innocent blood. Proverbs 6:17 states that one of the seven things God hates are hands that shed innocent blood.

Many will make donations based on Komen's first decision so OMM wanted to warn our members that they did not hold true to their word (for very long). Some have asked for their donation back since they made it because of Komen's decision to cut off grants to Planned Parenthood. Komen doesn't have to give donations back since it is a gift with no strings attached, but they should since they were so wishy-washy on such an important announcement. It is not unheard of for an individual to request for their donation to be returned when a situation changes, especially concerning grant recipients, sponsor affiliates, and partnership status. Those individuals should tell Komen why they are asking for their donation back so they are able to give it to another cancer research organization instead.

JCP Status: JC Penney has not contacted OMM, but they made a statement to Yahoo! Shine stating, "JC Penney stands behind its partnership with Ellen DeGeneres." It is OMM's responsibility to inform our members so they are able to make educated decisions when shopping. OMM members say they rely on our updates. OMM has voiced our concern and JC Penney has made their decision so we will move on to other issues. OMM will not win every battle but will continue to stand up for what we believe is right.
Sincerely,

Monica Cole, Director
OneMillionMoms.com

Penny's Responds to Facebook Post

I am a fan of an awesome Facebook Page - 1 Million Moms Against One Million Moms.  The woman that runs this page went directly to the "One Million Moms" Facebook page and posted this:

The page numbers speak for themselves:

Ellen Degeneres: 2,141,350 likes

The Ellen DeGeneres Show: 6,768,292 likes

OMM's: 39,116 likes

And JC Penny's actually responded! Their response reads:  "Thank you Rita. We love having Ellen as our Spokesperson!"

How awesome is that? Seriously! 

Here's the whole thing!

One Million Moms Against JC Penny's Part 2 (Feb. 2, 2012)

OMM began contacting JC Penney after the store announced that comedian Ellen Degeneres would become the company's new spokesperson. Funny that JC Penney thinks hiring an open homosexual spokesperson will help their business when most of its customers are traditional families. As consumers, what we find tragic is a corporate office and customer service department that not only transfers customers to voicemail, but even hangs up on them rather than verses hearing their concerns.

It is absurd to think that a company would find treating customers in this fashion an acceptable behavior. Our members stated their concerns in a kind, professional manner. Insulting customers by ignoring us will not be tolerated. OMM members can shop elsewhere if JC Penney does not appreciate our business. Unless JC Penney decides to be neutral in the culture war and listen to customers in a considerate fashion, their brand transformation will be unsuccessful.

Degeneres is not a true representation of the type of families who shop at the retailer. The small percentage of customers they are attempting to satisfy will not offset their loss in sales by offending the majority.

Since JC Penney won't listen to us nationally, it is time we let them hear from us locally!

TAKE ACTION

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

Urge them to tell corporate that Ellen DeGeneres is a poor choice for spokesperson and should be replaced with someone who more represents your family values (please be polite when you call).
You can find the phone number of your local store here, or in your local phone directory.
Sincerely,

Monica Cole, Director
OneMillionMoms.com

Petition to Remove the One Million Mom's Facebook Fanpage!

I can't take credit for this one! But some wonderful lady has started a petition to remove One Million Mom's fanpage from Facebook. While removing their fanpage will not stop their movement, it will slow it. Many of their recruits come from Facebook.

Sign the Petition Today!

Facebook: Take Down One Million Mom's Fanpage!

OMM Attacks JCPenny's - My Reply

One Million Moms has launched their attack on JCPenny's for choosing Ellen Degeneres as their new spokes woman. There attack supposes that JC Penny's mostly caters to "Traditional Families" and that these "Traditional Families" will be offended by them having a homosexual spokeswoman...  BUT, here are a few facts - First, people from all walks of life, including myself, love Penny's and shop there often. Secondly, a great many "Traditional Families" hold beliefs which include accepting homosexuality as completely normal. And third, the vast majority of customers don't care who the spokes person is or what their sexuality is.

HOWEVER, as with most of their "causes" One Million Mom's makes a point to target "issues" that no one else is bothering with. Penny's will get a few thousand calls and emails from members of the OMM group demanding that they fire Ellen simply because of her sexuality. And, since they aren't getting even a fraction of that amount of customers calling saying they are glad to see Ellen as the spokes woman, Penny's will back down. Not because Penny's is in any agrees with this group, but because good business dictates that they side with their customers. So when the only significant feedback on this issue that they get is against it, good business sense says "side with the majority" and find a new spokes woman.

Now, I'll be honest, I'm not an Ellen fan. I don't find her attractive or funny or even interesting. Often I wonder why she is famous when I'm not. But SHE is not the reason One Million Mom's is targeting Penny's, her sexuality is, and THAT is something I will stand up against. The more and more "victories" this group experiences the stronger they get and the more recruits they will find.

So, here's the deal, One Million Moms has asked that their members call Penny's and request that they replace Ellen as their spokes woman. I, for one, will be calling both their customer service center and their corporate headquarters to support their choice to hire Ellen. I hope that you will do the same. Phone calls are a pain in the butt to make, but I think when it means standing up against hatred, bigotry and intolerance - not to mention discrimination based on sexuality - I think a little time on hold is worth it!

Their numbers are 972-431-8200 (customer service) and 972-431-1000 (corporate headquarters).