NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem

SmashMouth · 01-23-2018, 09:13 AM

The National Football League has rejected a Super Bowl advertisement from American Veterans urging people to stand for the national anthem.

The nation's largest veterans service organization had been invited by the NFL to place an ad in the Super Bowl LII program. AMVET's advertisement included a two-word message - "#PleaseStand."

"It's a simple, polite request that represents the sentiment of our membership, particularly those whose missing or paralyzed limbs preclude standing," wrote National Commander Marion Polk in a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

American Veterans accused the NFL of outright censorship by rejecting the advertisement.

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy defended the league's decision to ban the American Veterans' advertisement noting that the game day 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," McCarthy told Army Times.

So, the NFL believes that politely asking people to stand for the Star-Spangled Banner is akin to making a political statement?

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Rugby Saint II · 01-23-2018, 02:51 PM

That is just sad..........

73Saint · 01-23-2018, 04:31 PM

So let me get this straight. The NFL reaches out to AMVETS, not the other way around. Yet, they reject the ad? If that's the entire story what a bogus move.

Danno · 01-23-2018, 05:16 PM

Probably not watching it now. Screw those ingrates

CheramieIII · 01-24-2018, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Probably not watching it now. Screw those ingrates

I agree with ya Danno. They not only allowed players to disrespect our vets, the anthem and out country but not hit them with a direct slap in the face.

The NFL will never be what it once was ever again!

saintfan · 01-23-2018, 06:05 PM

I did all the Super Bowl crap (or some of it) when it was out here in San Francisco...was that last year, or year before? Yawn. It's definitely not geared for people like me.

Anyway 1 it's bunk and 2 the NFL doesn't want any drama like this. They'll ignore there was ever an issue and hope the rest of us choose to forget - that's their business. I follow the Saints, not the NFL, so I'm in a good spot. Not bothered. Not offended. Don't care. I hope the commercials don't suck and I hope Brady throws a game-ending pick 6.

Pete · 01-23-2018, 06:15 PM

Damn shame what this country has come to..sad shame

Cruize · 01-24-2018, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by Pete

Damn shame what this country has come to..sad shame

Yes. In the land of the free, some are constantly trying to take away your freedoms. Like free speech for example.

Danno · 01-24-2018, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by Cruize

Yes. In the land of the free, some are constantly trying to take away your freedoms. Like free speech for example.

Can you elaborate?

What are "some" doing to take away free speech, the 1st amendment specifically?

I'll help you out...

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Now run and hide like always.

neugey · 01-23-2018, 06:24 PM

I wouldn't surprised if the NFL rejects a lot of advertisers, period. They have their who's who list of preferred advertisers that fit their current agenda and if you're not on the list then you're not going to get your ad shown. They have a whitelist and blacklist on who gets to advertise. The perception that just anybody gets to advertise if they pony up the money is nonsense. Just remember, the NFL was showing FanDuel and DraftKings ads left and right a few years ago and now you won't see a one, no matter what those companies are offering to pay. This is a lot bigger than shunning a veterans group, it's about systematic control of their broadcast, commercials included.

01-23-2018, 09:13 AM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,477 Blog Entries: 29	NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem The National Football League has rejected a Super Bowl advertisement from American Veterans urging people to stand for the national anthem. The nation's largest veterans service organization had been invited by the NFL to place an ad in the Super Bowl LII program. AMVET's advertisement included a two-word message - "#PleaseStand." Twitter "It's a simple, polite request that represents the sentiment of our membership, particularly those whose missing or paralyzed limbs preclude standing," wrote National Commander Marion Polk in a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. American Veterans accused the NFL of outright censorship by rejecting the advertisement. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy defended the league's decision to ban the American Veterans' advertisement noting that the game day 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," McCarthy told Army Times. So, the NFL believes that politely asking people to stand for the Star-Spangled Banner is akin to making a political statement? read more here

01-23-2018, 02:51 PM	#2
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,117	Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem That is just sad.......... 73Saint likes this.

01-23-2018, 04:31 PM	#3
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem So let me get this straight. The NFL reaches out to AMVETS, not the other way around. Yet, they reject the ad? If that's the entire story what a bogus move.

01-23-2018, 05:16 PM	#4
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem Probably not watching it now. Screw those ingrates CheramieIII, skymike and 73Saint like this.

01-24-2018, 06:51 PM	#5
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,489 Blog Entries: 3	Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem Originally Posted by Danno Probably not watching it now. Screw those ingrates I agree with ya Danno. They not only allowed players to disrespect our vets, the anthem and out country but not hit them with a direct slap in the face. The NFL will never be what it once was ever again!

01-23-2018, 06:05 PM	#6
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem I did all the Super Bowl crap (or some of it) when it was out here in San Francisco...was that last year, or year before? Yawn. It's definitely not geared for people like me. Anyway 1 it's bunk and 2 the NFL doesn't want any drama like this. They'll ignore there was ever an issue and hope the rest of us choose to forget - that's their business. I follow the Saints, not the NFL, so I'm in a good spot. Not bothered. Not offended. Don't care. I hope the commercials don't suck and I hope Brady throws a game-ending pick 6. skymike, CharityMike and K Major like this.
	C'mon Man...

01-23-2018, 06:15 PM	#7
Pete • Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Patterson, LA Posts: 1,756	Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem Damn shame what this country has come to..sad shame Danno and skymike like this.

01-24-2018, 06:00 PM	#8
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,457	Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem Originally Posted by Pete Damn shame what this country has come to..sad shame Yes. In the land of the free, some are constantly trying to take away your freedoms. Like free speech for example.
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,457

01-24-2018, 06:46 PM	#9
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem Originally Posted by Cruize Yes. In the land of the free, some are constantly trying to take away your freedoms. Like free speech for example. Can you elaborate? What are "some" doing to take away free speech, the 1st amendment specifically? I'll help you out... Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Now run and hide like always.

01-23-2018, 06:24 PM	#10
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,819 Blog Entries: 13	Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem I wouldn't surprised if the NFL rejects a lot of advertisers, period. They have their who's who list of preferred advertisers that fit their current agenda and if you're not on the list then you're not going to get your ad shown. They have a whitelist and blacklist on who gets to advertise. The perception that just anybody gets to advertise if they pony up the money is nonsense. Just remember, the NFL was showing FanDuel and DraftKings ads left and right a few years ago and now you won't see a one, no matter what those companies are offering to pay. This is a lot bigger than shunning a veterans group, it's about systematic control of their broadcast, commercials included.

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