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February 15, 2007
NFL Suppresses Recruitment Ad for the Border Patrol
Every Super Bowl brings hoopla over the ads that run. This year we were treated to a few politically charged "Black History Month" pieces and a groan-inducingly moronic Snickers ad in which mechanics share a homosexual kiss and then rip out their chest hair to prove their masculinity. But not all of the ads are on TV. You can also advertise on the program handed out at the game — or at least you can if you're not the Border Patrol.
The NFL wouldn't run a recruitment ad because it was "controversial." Here's the passage that spokesman Greg Aiello would like us to consider inflammatory:
As Border Patrol agents, it will be your responsibility to prevent the entry of terrorists and their weapons into the United States. You'll help detect and prevent the unlawful entry of undocumented aliens into the United States … [and ] play a primary role in stopping drug smuggling across our borders.
We sure wouldn't want anyone associating the NFL with stopping drug smuggling. Where are the players supposed to get their supplies?
Apparently the concern is that Mexicans won't like the NFL if they think it condones the concept of defending our borders from their incursions. Says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell:
We love Mexico. We have a great fan base there.
Mind you don't lose your fan base here.
Posted by Van Helsing at February 15, 2007 8:06 AM
Comments
Once again, concern over the feelings of every non-white person on the planet is placed above concerns of Americans.
Posted by: NudeGayWhalesForJesus at February 15, 2007 10:52 AM
And by the way, I liked that snicker commercial. I thought it was pretty funny.
Except the libs might consider it a bit homophobic...wonder how the nfl let THAT one on the air.
Posted by: NudeGayWhalesForJesus at February 15, 2007 10:53 AM
Okay, one more and I'll stop.
"We love Mexico. We have a great fan base there."
couple of replies:
1) It's not the ones down "there" we're concerned about...
or
2) Give it time, that fan base will be "here" before you know it.
Posted by: NudeGayWhalesForJesus at February 15, 2007 10:56 AM
The NFL has to know they made a mistake. We can no longer allow corporations to get away with this type of behavior by continuing to support them. I have started an online petition that I hope you will sign.
http://www.IWillBoycottTheNFL.com
Posted by: Wisconsin Guy at February 15, 2007 7:37 PM
Mexicans don't play football, Goodell, they play soccer. maybe someday you'll be up for Commissioner of the American Soccer League?
Posted by: Bruce at February 16, 2007 5:05 PM
Hey Border Patrol, there still might be to get that ad in Sundays Daytona 500 broadcast. Better yet howzabout a Border Patrol stock car? What's next, stories about how there are no Latino coaches in the NFL.
Posted by: Gregory at February 16, 2007 10:12 PM
