NFL Rejects Military Veterans' 'Please Stand' Super Bowl Ad

TheComputerGroup · Jan 23, 2018

https://www.google.com/amp/abcnews....d-super-bowl-program/story?id=52537833?espv=1

The military group American Veterans (AMVETS) says the NFL has rejected its full-page Super Bowl program ad that contained the hashtag "#PleaseStand." The ad, with the picture a color guard holding the American flag, also included a call to donate $20 to AMVETS.

In a letter sent to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday, AMVETS National Commander Marion Polk wrote that "freedom of speech works both ways." Polk goes on to say, "We respect the rights of those who choose to protest," but "imposing corporate censorship to deny those same rights to those veterans who have secured it for all is reprehensible."

Goodell said in a letter to teams in October that the NFL believes everyone should stand for the anthem, but added, "We also care deeply about our players and respect their opinions and concerns about critical social issues."

The NFL release a statement on Monday, saying they did not accept the ad due to it making a "political statement."

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

HacheMan · Jan 23, 2018

They never learn...

CoachCB · Jan 23, 2018

"....has never been a place for advertising that could be considered by some as a political statement."

SAY WHAT?????

What do they think taking a knee for the national anthem and American flag is? It's NOT a "political statement"??

Michelangelo · Jan 23, 2018

Just like the vets said, Goodell is reprehensible.

I wish I had the willpower to turn the NFL off forever.

KennyB · Jan 23, 2018

I won't be watching the super bowl. I don't miss the nfl. They do choose political sides so to say otherwise is bs. Now they are getting ready to commit 100 million dollars to liberal charities. It won't be on my dime.

Willie99 · Jan 23, 2018

Michelangelo said:
Just like the vets said, Goodell is reprehensible.

I wish I had the willpower to turn the NFL off forever.

I know, maybe when Belichick and Brady are gone

Willie99 · Jan 23, 2018

Kenny B said:
I won't be watching the super bowl. I don't miss the nfl. They do choose political sides so to say otherwise is bs. Now they are getting ready to commit 100 million dollars to liberal charities. It won't be on my dime.

I'm not sure I'm offended by "liberal charities", many do good (as do conservative charities). Donations for liberal "causes", now that's another story

Greenbacks · Jan 23, 2018

Greenbacks · Jan 23, 2018

EveryGamblersDream · Jan 24, 2018

This is the same league that has no problem accepting ads pushing political agendas like Agenda 21, the war against men. etc....

CarolinaKid · Jan 24, 2018

once you get away from it for at least half a season you will not miss it.and after a couple of yrs, you will think that you was so stupid wasting your weekends on it

Pasiley · Jan 24, 2018

CarolinaKid said:
once you get away from it for at least half a season you will not miss it.and after a couple of yrs, you will think that you was so stupid wasting your weekends on it

"that you was so stupid" .....Gawd do I enjoy you

rolltide · Jan 24, 2018

the NFL has every right to reject this ad just like you have every right to not watch the game and assist in their continual ratings decline.

turn the channel, send a message

(btw i do look forward to Goodell's response when a few players take a knee at the anthem and get 1:30 of air time making their own political statement)

rolltide · Jan 24, 2018

ideal scenario is that scumbag, roid-freak James Harrison continues sitting on the bench or kneeling during the anthem and gets at least 60 seconds of air time and then the NFL has to answer why an admitted woman batterer's political statement is allowed while 250k AMVETS members is not

this is what happens when you make a tobacco lobbyist your CEO

slapshot · Jan 24, 2018

remember the NFL charged the Military to Honor Soldiers at the games

NFL doesn't care about the Military vets at all

Acebb · Jan 24, 2018

The NFL isn't interested in being political guys!!!

NFL establishes owner-player committee on social justice

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has established a player-owner committee focusing on social and racial justice initiatives.
The league also said Tuesday it is beginning a "Let's Listen Together" campaign that includes digital content and commercials highlighting player-led work on equality issues. That platform will include social media support and letters from players and owners.
Owners on the committee are Arizona's Michael Bidwill, Atlanta's Arthur Blank, Jacksonville's Shahid Khan, Cleveland's Jimmy Haslam and Miami's Stephen Ross. Current players Josh McCown, Josh Norman, and Kelvin Beachum, Pro Football Hall of Famer Aeneas Williams and former player Anquan Boldin are on the committee.

KennyB · Jan 24, 2018

Take a look at the list of "liberal charities". Van Jones and the Peace Corp? BLM?

StevieRay · Jan 24, 2018

Look at the last couple half time performances

Willie99 · Jan 24, 2018

rolltide said:
ideal scenario is that scumbag, roid-freak James Harrison continues sitting on the bench or kneeling during the anthem and gets at least 60 seconds of air time and then the NFL has to answer why an admitted woman batterer's political statement is allowed while 250k AMVETS members is not

this is what happens when you make a tobacco lobbyist your CEO

I don't know much about your other accusations against James Harrison, but I don't think he's taken a knee as a Patriot

Many on the team took a knee one game, the Sunday after Trump made his comment about the criminals running the asylum. And they were booed resoundingly by Patriot fans

The team has stayed out of that nonsense, probably because Belichick won't tolerate distractions. He's not Pete Carroll or Mike Tomlin in that regard

CarolinaKid · Jan 24, 2018

im very happy i will be traveling on that sunday, enjoy the game guys, not here one min

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