Two Networks Reject Anti-Mosque TV Ad

[babylonsister]

Two Networks Reject Anti-Mosque TV Ad

July 15, 2010 10:59 am ET by Joe Strupp


Two broadcast networks have refused to run a controversial ad (at link) that opposes the creation of a mosque near the former site of the World Trade Center in New York.

WPIX TV in New York reported late Wednesday: "The ad begins with a Muslim call to prayer, then images of terrorism. The narrator then proclaims mosque supporters rejoice in the 9/11 murder.

"NBC and CBS, have rejected the commercial, claiming the message is insensitive to Muslims because it confuses moderate Islam with violent Jihad."

Hollywood Reporter adds that ABC and Fox have not been approached to run the ad.

WPIX also stated: A rejection letter from NBC reads, "The word 'they' as referenced in the spot makes it unclear as to whether the reference is to terrorists or to the Islamic religious organization that is sponsoring the building of the mosque. Consequently, the ad is not responsible under our guidelines for broadcast."

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http://mediamatters.org/strupp/201007150018

[blondeatlast]

1. Good. relegate it to FOX, where it won't change any minds at all. nt

[Warren DeMontague]

2. I think they should get props for having the gumption to build something there at all.

I mean, it's been 9 fucking years. Enough with the big flashlights, already. Weren't they supposed to put something else in?