University of Florida quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow–whose mother was advised to have an abortion and did not–will be featured in an pro-life ad set to run during the Super Bowl. The ad is supported by groups like Focus on the Family. Tebow has become the poster boy for religious conservatives and will make his Super Bowl debut this Sunday with his mom. Dallas Morning News columnist William McKenzie is asking readers to weigh in on the subject, “Should CBS pull the ad? Or keep it? “
Planned Parenthood has also countered with it’s own ad featuring former college and professional football player Sean James and Olympic gold medalist Al Joyner. Both men discuss sports and family and the importance of both at the Super Bowl but both athletes want a world where every woman’s decision should be respected. Their ad will not be running in six figure ad space on CBS come Sunday. Not sure if Planned Parenthood offered to fork over the money for ad space, but I guess the rules of fairness don’t apply at the Super Bowl. But is sure seems like an odd place for a pro-life ad. Will they sandwich it between beer and the sexy Go Daddy commercials?
Hey Joanna, I’m curious to know if you agree with airing Tim Tebow’s ad?
Hi Cindy,
I think the Tebow ad should run. They paid for ad space. It’s only fair (although last year they wouldn’t allow a sexy vegan commercial run) but CBS should have made an extra effort to reach out to the opposing side on an issue that is as controversial as abortion. We’re not talking beer or tire commercials here. Kids couldn’t watch models go crazy over brocolli last year because it was to inapropriate for a family audience but they will watch a right to life commercial over chicken wings this year? I’d like to know if Planned Parenthood offered to pay for ad space and if CBS turned them down.
Saw the commercial tonight… vague, meaningless, did not get the point if it wasn’t for the “pre-commercial” hype. I mean it required me to go and login somewhere to see what they’re talking about. … C- grade at most.
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