NFL Rejects Super Bowl Ad From Veterans

[Common]

NFL Rejects Super Bowl Ad From Veterans Asking People to Stand For the National Anthem

The NFL is in hot water again after rejecting a Super Bowl advertisement from American Veterans (AMVETS). The ad asks people to stand for the National Anthem. Adding insult to injury, the NFL reportedly asked the organization to submit an ad and then declined to accept it.
"American Veterans appreciated the opportunity to place an ad in the Super Bowl LII program at the invitation of the National Football League, but that appreciation quickly gave way to deep disappointment when we learned your staff had refused to publish our ad because of its simple, two-word message -- '#PleaseStand,'" AMVETS National Commander Marion Polk wrote in a scathing letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "While we are well aware of the controversy surrounding players kneeling during the National Anthem and the public relations problem it has caused the NFL, our ad is neither a demand nor a judgement upon those who choose to kneel during the National Anthem. It's a simple, polite request that represents the sentiment of membership, particularly those whose missing or paralyzed limbs preclude standing."
"We sought to give a new context to the discussion from the perspective of veterans who had been largely disregarded. Your staff's decision to reject the ad, after asking AMVETS to purchase the ad space, serves to make that disregard even more stark and unfortunate," Polk continued.
The letter didn't stop there, with Polk reminding Goodell that veterans aren't to be used as props or fake good will.
"Mr. Goodell, veterans are good for more than just military aircraft flyovers, photo opportunities during halftime, or props to sell camouflage-style NFL apparel; although, the NFL's stance on not allowing the veterans' unfiltered voice to be heard says otherwise," Polk said.
The #PleaseStand ad has been accepted to run during NBA and NHL games, which Polk says makes the NFL's decision not to run it even more egregious.
"Freedom of speech works both ways. We respect the rights of those who choose to protest, as these rights are precisely what our members have found -- and in many cases died -- for. But imposing corporate censorship to deny that same right to those veterans who have secured it for us all is reprehensible and totally beyond the pay," Polk said.

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiep...stand-n2438388

[Tahuyaman]

If the AMVETS were honoring former gay service members or honoring current transexuals in the military do you suppose this ad still would have been rejected?

[Agent Zero]

@Common

Do you ever check to see if there's already a thread on a topic?

Here's what I said about this.

NFL players are protesting police brutality, not the flag and not veterans.

I like what these guys said about it.

http://www.votevets.org/press/statem...tional-anthem\


WASHINGTON – Jon Soltz, an Iraq War veteran and Chairman of VoteVets, released the following statement, today.



“We at VoteVets would urge everyone to stop making civil rights protests during the anthem about us veterans and troops. None of the players are protesting the military. Neither the flag, nor the anthem, belongs to veterans or the military, anyway. It is the national anthem, not the military anthem. Further, this isn’t the Vietnam era; none of us are getting spit at, or booed. All of the players, and fans, have shown us nothing but respect, both those who stand and kneel during the anthem.



For those who care about veterans and troops, we’d urge you to stop worrying about peaceful protests during the anthem, and worry more about a Congress that is about to gut healthcare for millions of veterans who receive Medicaid, and health insurance through the ACA. The politicians supporting those "repeal and replace" efforts are the ones who are truly disrespecting our troops, veterans, and military families. They’re the ones who are out to hurt us, not kneeling football players.”

[resister]

@Common

Do you ever check to see if there's already a thread on a topic?

Here's what I said about this.

That is called a post, this is a thread. Posted by me yesterday. Tighten up before making such claims. Do YOU ever check?


http://thepoliticalforums.com/thread...itical-quot-Ad

[Tahuyaman]

@Common

Do you ever check to see if there's already a thread on a topic?

Here's what I said about this.

You. didn't say anything about it. You simply posted something someone else said about it.

[HawkTheSlayer]

Disgraceful.

[Tahuyaman]

Disgraceful.

They continue to shoot themself in the foot.

[Crepitus]

NFL Rejects Super Bowl Ad From Veterans Asking People to Stand For the National Anthem


The NFL is in hot water again after rejecting a Super Bowl advertisement from American Veterans (AMVETS). The ad asks people to stand for the National Anthem. Adding insult to injury, the NFL reportedly asked the organization to submit an ad and then declined to accept it.
"American Veterans appreciated the opportunity to place an ad in the Super Bowl LII program at the invitation of the National Football League, but that appreciation quickly gave way to deep disappointment when we learned your staff had refused to publish our ad because of its simple, two-word message -- '#PleaseStand,'" AMVETS National Commander Marion Polk wrote in a scathing letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "While we are well aware of the controversy surrounding players kneeling during the National Anthem and the public relations problem it has caused the NFL, our ad is neither a demand nor a judgement upon those who choose to kneel during the National Anthem. It's a simple, polite request that represents the sentiment of membership, particularly those whose missing or paralyzed limbs preclude standing."
"We sought to give a new context to the discussion from the perspective of veterans who had been largely disregarded. Your staff's decision to reject the ad, after asking AMVETS to purchase the ad space, serves to make that disregard even more stark and unfortunate," Polk continued.
The letter didn't stop there, with Polk reminding Goodell that veterans aren't to be used as props or fake good will.
"Mr. Goodell, veterans are good for more than just military aircraft flyovers, photo opportunities during halftime, or props to sell camouflage-style NFL apparel; although, the NFL's stance on not allowing the veterans' unfiltered voice to be heard says otherwise," Polk said.
The #PleaseStand ad has been accepted to run during NBA and NHL games, which Polk says makes the NFL's decision not to run it even more egregious.
"Freedom of speech works both ways. We respect the rights of those who choose to protest, as these rights are precisely what our members have found -- and in many cases died -- for. But imposing corporate censorship to deny that same right to those veterans who have secured it for us all is reprehensible and totally beyond the pay," Polk said.

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiep...stand-n2438388

They deliberately chose what would be a divisive message.

[texan]

NFL Rejects Super Bowl Ad From Veterans Asking People to Stand For the National Anthem


The NFL is in hot water again after rejecting a Super Bowl advertisement from American Veterans (AMVETS). The ad asks people to stand for the National Anthem. Adding insult to injury, the NFL reportedly asked the organization to submit an ad and then declined to accept it.
"American Veterans appreciated the opportunity to place an ad in the Super Bowl LII program at the invitation of the National Football League, but that appreciation quickly gave way to deep disappointment when we learned your staff had refused to publish our ad because of its simple, two-word message -- '#PleaseStand,'" AMVETS National Commander Marion Polk wrote in a scathing letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "While we are well aware of the controversy surrounding players kneeling during the National Anthem and the public relations problem it has caused the NFL, our ad is neither a demand nor a judgement upon those who choose to kneel during the National Anthem. It's a simple, polite request that represents the sentiment of membership, particularly those whose missing or paralyzed limbs preclude standing."
"We sought to give a new context to the discussion from the perspective of veterans who had been largely disregarded. Your staff's decision to reject the ad, after asking AMVETS to purchase the ad space, serves to make that disregard even more stark and unfortunate," Polk continued.
The letter didn't stop there, with Polk reminding Goodell that veterans aren't to be used as props or fake good will.
"Mr. Goodell, veterans are good for more than just military aircraft flyovers, photo opportunities during halftime, or props to sell camouflage-style NFL apparel; although, the NFL's stance on not allowing the veterans' unfiltered voice to be heard says otherwise," Polk said.
The #PleaseStand ad has been accepted to run during NBA and NHL games, which Polk says makes the NFL's decision not to run it even more egregious.
"Freedom of speech works both ways. We respect the rights of those who choose to protest, as these rights are precisely what our members have found -- and in many cases died -- for. But imposing corporate censorship to deny that same right to those veterans who have secured it for us all is reprehensible and totally beyond the pay," Polk said.

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiep...stand-n2438388

I heard a good argument on Tucker’s show last night that convince me it’s a good move. They supposedly worked hard getting this tamped down. They also worked with players who are concerned on the issue and put some programs in place to assist. I think it might fly in the face of those things and they said let’s make this about football. I agree, check your politics at the door and let’s rumble.

[resister]

They deliberately chose what would be a divisive message.

Oh yeah #PleaseStand.....so very divisive....