Dear Advertising and Public Affairs Divisions of PCNC:
Regarding the commercial aired Tuesday, October 30, between 7:30 and 7:45 AM, to my knowledge the President of the United States is not a "baby-killer," as claimed by Jane Roe/Norma Leah McCorvey. Rather the President and the administration uphold what is currently law in the United States, the right for access to the medical procedure known as abortion.
I assume, as a commercial enterprise, you do not necessarily support every item or issue advertised on your channel. Nonetheless, as a commercial enterprise using the federally administered broadcasting spectrum, I would think you would bear some responsibility for inaccurate and inflammatory statements made and transmitted via your station. To allow a commercial in which the speaker states, "Do not vote for Barack Obama, he is a baby-killer," is not merely offensive and untrue (to my knowledge, the President has not personally performed abortions in the White House or other locales) but also dangerous. Abortion generates a great deal of emotional distress, especially among those opposed to it. Calling the President a "baby-killer" would seem to be waving the proverbial red flag in front of those highly opposed to the matter.
Thus, I would respectfully request you reconsider airing this advertisement on your channel. Surely your need for advertising revenue is not so great as to broadcast content such as this.
Thank you.
Regarding the commercial aired Tuesday, October 30, between 7:30 and 7:45 AM, to my knowledge the President of the United States is not a "baby-killer," as claimed by Jane Roe/Norma Leah McCorvey. Rather the President and the administration uphold what is currently law in the United States, the right for access to the medical procedure known as abortion.
I assume, as a commercial enterprise, you do not necessarily support every item or issue advertised on your channel. Nonetheless, as a commercial enterprise using the federally administered broadcasting spectrum, I would think you would bear some responsibility for inaccurate and inflammatory statements made and transmitted via your station. To allow a commercial in which the speaker states, "Do not vote for Barack Obama, he is a baby-killer," is not merely offensive and untrue (to my knowledge, the President has not personally performed abortions in the White House or other locales) but also dangerous. Abortion generates a great deal of emotional distress, especially among those opposed to it. Calling the President a "baby-killer" would seem to be waving the proverbial red flag in front of those highly opposed to the matter.
Thus, I would respectfully request you reconsider airing this advertisement on your channel. Surely your need for advertising revenue is not so great as to broadcast content such as this.
Thank you.
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