lillibet | Inclusiveness "Too Controversial"

http://www.ucc.org/news/u113004a.htm

CLEVELAND -- The CBS and NBC television networks are refusing to run a
30-second television ad from the United Church of Christ because its
all-inclusive welcome has been deemed "too controversial."

The ad, part of the denomination's new, broad identity campaign set to
begin airing nationwide on Dec. 1, states that -- like Jesus -- the
United Church of Christ seeks to welcome all people, regardless of
ability, age, race, economic circumstance or sexual orientation.

According to a written explanation from CBS, the United Church of
Christ is being denied network access because its ad implies
acceptance of gay and lesbian couples -- among other minority
constituencies -- and is, therefore, too "controversial."

This is the denomination in which I was raised and also that of the church where I work and that hosts Theatre@First.

EDIT: Here's some contact info, if people want to voice their opinions to the networks...

CBS Television Network 51 W. 52nd St. New York, NY 10019 Main Number:
212-975-4321

CBS News 555 W. 57th St. New York, NY 10019 Main Number (National):
212-975-4114

NBC only has email online:

advertiseonline@nbc.com