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UPDATE as of Feb 18, 2005,
Famous Players personell said in an email it was cancelling the offensive anti- family ads. Then they said the ad cycle ended Feb 18 and was not to be renewed. Then media reported them as saying they cancelled the ads because of threats. So which is it Mr Bachir?
It was not because of their concerns over offending their patrons, as they contined ads after they heard from hundreds of people. Since they chose to ignore people's concerns it seems very appropriate to continue the boycott.
The other news is that Famous Players said they now have a policy that NO political ads run. We suspect that was put in place to prevent anyone from running a pro traditional marriage ad that would provide the fair and balanced side of real marriage. It would appear they have an anti- marriage bias. So we suggest you spend your entertainment dollars in more family friendly places.
So
CFAC calls for a continued boycott of this irresponsible
theatre chain
Feb
8, 2005
Dr
Charles McVety, President of Canada Family Action Coalition,
a member of the Defend Marriage Coalition, today issued
the following statement in response to the decision by
Famous Players Theatres to allow advertising promoting
same sex marriage in their theatres prior to movies.
"We are deeply saddened by Famous Players Theatres
decision to subject unsuspecting movie-goers to ads promoting
same sex marriage. It is a betrayal of the trust accorded
to Famous Players by their viewing public, including parents
who send their children to see a film."
"We
contacted the offices of Mr. Robb Chase, CEO of Famous
Players Theatres and Mr. Salah Bachir, President, Famous
Players Media Inc., requesting the cancellation of the
program or at least equal time for pro-marriage messaging.
Regrettably our concerns were spurned and our request
rejected."
"Advertisements
for same sex marriage are displayed in Famous Players
Theatres to captive audiences waiting for their film to
begin. According to the Toronto Star, Mr. Salah Bachir,
President, Famous Players Media Inc donated the advertisements.
It is lamentable that Mr. Bachir is using undue influence
to unfairly target men, women and children who are not
expecting to be accosted with such indoctrination but
only want to see a movie."
Brian Rushfeldt, Executive Director of Canada Family Action Coalition, warns that "subjecting unsuspecting captive audiences, many of whom are children, to indoctrination about ‘homosexual marriage’ and to, in essence, a demeaning message about normal marriage is unacceptable.” He went on to say that "freedom of speech is fine if people can turn off or change channels from what they do not want to be inundated with, but this is abusive of everyone who goes to the movies for entertainment, not for activist indoctrination.”
The
Coalition is urging its members and all Canadians to refuse
to attend Famous Players Theatres and contact the President,
Mr. Robb Chase at 416.969.7800 or fax him at 416.964.5839.
Famous
Players President and CEO
Robb Chase
Phone 416.969.7800
or fax at 416.964.5839.
Also, express your concerns to Salah Bachir
of Famous Players Media (company which handles ads for
Famous Players)
(416) 539-8800 ext 222
Naria Brofman - also now involved- 416.969.7800 Fax: 416.969.6499
We
also encourage unsuspecting advertisers in Famous Players
Theatres to contact Mr. Chase.
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Defend
Marriage Coalition Members:
Canada Family Action Coalition
Catholic Civil Rights League
Campaign Life Coalition
Real Women of Canada
For Information Contact:
Dr. Charles McVety, President, Canada Family Action Coalition
50 Gervais Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M3C1Z3
416.391.5000 Cell 416.434.8261
Brian
Rushfeldt , Executive Director, Canada Family Action Coalition,
Calgary , 403-295-2159
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