Wednesday, December 01, 2004

who needs any stinkin' freedom of speech?

"The United Church of Christ (UCC) plans to run a major ad campaign in December to raise public awareness of the denomination. One of the ads is meant, in the words of a UCC press release, to convey the message 'that -- like Jesus -- the United Church of Christ seeks to welcome all people, regardless of ability, age, race, economic circumstance or sexual orientation...' Yet, according to a press release out this evening from the UCC, both CBS and NBC have refused to air the ad because the subject matter is 'too controversial.'..."