Finally; the NFL puts their foot down

[Mike Mercury]

on the showing of politics during a game.

AMVETS says NFL censored its ad against flag protests

https://www.armytimes.com/news/2018/...flag-protests/



WASHINGTON — AMVETS officials are decrying “corporate censorship” from the National Football League for their decision not to run an ad in their Super Bowl program which responds to league players’ decision to kneel for the national anthem in protest of national equality issues.

The ad, which would have cost the veterans organization $30,000, features the tag “#PleaseStand” with a picture of service members saluting the American flag and information on how to donate to the congressionally-chartered organization.

Group leaders said NFL officials refused to include the ad in their Super Bowl publication, but did not issue a reason why. In a statement, AMVETS National Commander Marion Polk said the issue is one of fairness and respect.

“Freedom of speech works both ways,” he said. “We respect the rights of those who choose to protest, as these rights are precisely what our members have fought — and in many cases died — for.

“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 pale.”

n a statement, NFL Vice President of Communications Brian McCarthy said the Super Bowl game program “is designed for fans to commemorate and celebrate the game, players, teams and the Super Bowl. It’s never been a place for advertising that could be considered by some as a political statement.”

Numerous veterans groups have criticized the flag protests before football games as “disrespectful” to current and former military members, although players involved in the actions have repeatedly said they are not related to service members in any way.

The anthem protests began in 2016 when then San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick opted to sit during the anthem singing as a protest against racial inequality and police brutality.

AMVETS officials said the same #PleaseStand ad was accepted by the National Hockey League and Major League Baseball for inclusion in their all-star games’ programs. The organization sees the advertisement as an extension of their role as a “nonpartisan advocate for veterans and their families.”

[BADRACR1]

Bag of dicks.

[DAB]

and they managed to get their message out to an even wider audience at almost no cost. saw that same story on fox news broadcast this morning.

[Cybercowboy]

Originally Posted by Mike Mercury

It’s never been a place for advertising that could be considered by some as a political statement.”

Remember that "Wall" commercial by that lumber yard chain last year? I'm old enough to remember that.

[Dan Dlabay]

Screw the NFL.

[boracayjohnny]

The NFL has taken something I enjoyed for decades and turned it into a POS.

Welp see ya later - YouTube

[WalkerInTN]

At least they're not wasting money during a game I won't be watching. First time in over 4 decades I won't be watching the superbowl.

[69camfrk]

Originally Posted by WalkerInTN

At least they're not wasting money during a game I won't be watching. First time in over 4 decades I won't be watching the superbowl.

The superbowl is actually about the only game I cared to watch. If nothing else, for the commercials. I will find something else to do this year.

[Bill]

No Superbowl, No America Hate, no racist NFL!

No Superbowl, No America Hate, no racist NFL!

No Superbowl, No America Hate, no racist NFL!

[Bill]

[NCC-1701]

You people are living in the 50's 60's and 70's still. Back in the day the NFL was predominately white today I don't have the stats but by looking at the teams I would venture to say 75 percent of the league is black hence a different culture in the NFL then from the 50's 60's and 70's just look at the halftime events all rap and black or hispanic oriented events but back in the old days the events were almost whites but look at the stadiums and mostly white supporters. This goes for most sports except hockey and nascar. Go with the flo or don't watch or support. In 20 years whites will not run this country all it will take is the communist socialist democrats to win 2 presidential elections back to back and this country is history as we know it. I'm glad I am winding life down and I'm on the down slope.