THIS is what we're up against. Despite the fact that today 46 of 50 states don't recognize same-sex marriages, when equal rights are granted in 2 (Iowa and Vermont) it triggered national attacks.
As a Film and Media student we see many theorists and film makers cynical about the medium based upon the propaganda of the times, but usually these discussions are contextualized in the past. If we allow these types of ads/attacks to go unchallenged, not only do we increase the resistance to equal rights, but we allow ourselves to tolerate the media illiteracy which allows fringe cases to be grossly exaggerated to reframe the issue.
I know this issue is an emotional one for many- but when ads seek to manipulate emotion rather than engage in discussion it hurts us all. I ask you today not only to show support if able to Courage Campaign's fund raising for activist training, but also if you're able sign up for one of them! (http://www.couragecampaign.org/action)
Furthermore if you see this ad on a TV station you watch, turn off the TV, and then SPEAK UP! E-mail the program director, head of advertising at the channel, publicity, and news hot line if those numbers/e-mails are available on the station website. If it is a show you must see - go watch it online because those ads are almost always for other movies, medications, or department stores - thus the money paying for your viewing won't be one that directly discriminates (Though depending on the ad- they might still be guilty, at least their main purpose is not discrimination). Adding a financial reason to drop an ad makes our debate enter the picture if enough people do something! Also if you'd like, let me know about any stations you see the ad on and I will update this post so others wishing to take action can follow your lead.
In solidarity for equality and media literacy!
Urv
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