The Canada Family Action Coalition sent me this news release yesterday, which I’m happy to share with you all.
Boycott Alert
Feb 8, 2005
Boycott Announced against Famous Players Theatres for Promoting Anti-Marriage Message
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.
Contact info for 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.We also encourage unsuspecting advertisers in Famous Players Theatres to contact Mr. Chase.
Defend Marriage Coalition Members:
Canada Family Action Coalition
Catholic Civil Rights League
Campaign Life Coalition
Real Women of Canada
Canada Family Action Coalition – You Can Make a Difference!
Visit our website and become a member at http://www.familyaction.org
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