Lowe’s Pulls Ads From Muslim Show; Store Stands By Decision Despite Backlash
Lowe’s was running a series of ads during the TLC reality show “All-American Muslim,” but the hardware store decided to pull the ads after a conservative group complained about the show’s “agenda.” Lowe’s is now facing backlash from Muslim groups, politicians, and American-shoppers, but the store said today that it is sticking by its decision to remove the ads.
The decision to remove the Lowe’s ad came after the store received emails from the Florida Family Association. According to the Associated Press, the conservative group said the TLC program is “propaganda that riskily hides the Islamic agenda’s clear and present danger to American liberties and traditional values.”
The Florida Family Association said that it emailed over 60 companies asking them to pull their advertisements from the show. So far, Lowe’s is the only company to do so.
Lowe’s said that it removed the ads because “All-American Muslim” was a ”lightning rod for people to voice complaints from a variety of perspectives — political, social and otherwise.”
Democratic state Rep. Rashida Tlaib wrote a letter to Lowe’s expressing her concern. Tlaib, the first Muslim elected to the Michigan Legislature, said:
“I told them I was extremely disappointed that they give credibility to these hate groups. People of Muslim faith are being attacked. It’s disappointing, disheartening.”
California Sen. Ted Lieu has also expressed his disappointment with the company. Lieu said:
“Lowe’s religious discrimination is the equivalent of a company asserting that it is pulling advertising from the Christian Broadcast Network’s ’700 Club’ because the program somehow ‘riskily hides’ the agenda of Christian radicalized groups such as Aryan Nation… That assertion would, of course, be utter nonsense and religious bigotry.”
“All-American Muslim” premiered last month on TLC. The show chronicles the lives of five Muslim families living in Dearborn Michigan. TLC spokeswoman Laurie Goldberg said that other than Lowe’s, the show has received plenty of support. Goldberg said:
“We stand behind the show ‘All-American Muslim, We’re happy the show has strong advertising support.”
CNN reports that a petition has started at signon.org to encourage companies to support the show. So far the petition has garnered close to 10,000 signatures.
Russell Simmons, Chariman of The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding, said:
“This can’t happen in America, [Lowe's] needs to fix this immediately…There are American principles at stake here. This country is built on religious freedom. This is the kind of hate that tears the country apart.”
Here’s a look at “All-American Muslim.”
What do you think of Lowe’s decision to pull its ads from”All-American Muslim?” Have you ever watched the show? Do you believe it’s “spreading propaganda” and hiding the “Islamic Agenda?”
Tags : all-american muslim, lowe's ad, lowe's controversy, lowe's muslim ad, lowes
Posted: December 12, 2011
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Dec 13, 2011
Typical California commie remarks from the "honorable" Mr. Leu…anything that is politically incorrect in the liberal's eyes somehow is blamed on the "Religious Right" (whoever "they" are). I don't consider myself a member of "Religious Right" (whoever "they" are), nor a radical group such as the Muslims and their religion, who, by the way is about as radical as the "Religious Right" (whoever "they" are). You can imagine the backlash should a program promoting the "America Religious Right" or "The Jewish American" were to air on television. The advertisers would be accused of supporting Christianity or Judaism, upon whose principles this country was founded…The Muslims would have fared well under Hitler. He advocated the eradication of any and all that were not of Arian descent. Sound like a familiar doctrine?
Dec 13, 2011
I should think that this is America and Lowes should be able to support or not support who they want.
Dec 13, 2011
ya know what I'm tired of hearing muslims whinning…period about anything……..
Dec 13, 2011
Good! Its about time! people try so hard to take Christ out of schools, out of the Pledge of Alliegance, off the currency, no praying in public schools…and on and on, BUT Holy Shit…how dare they complain aboubout Muslim religon! You talk about hate groups…wake up people! its the Muslim group that hates us and will "quote on quote" not stop until America is destroyed. Yea yea…..i know…not all Muslims are bad, BUT NEITHER ARE CHRISTIANS! leave them alson and mabe they will leave all the other religions alone….oh yea! If everyone has there right then is it ok fro the KKK to have a reality show? Just sayin
Dec 13, 2011
I have never seen the show, not because of the religion, but because I really don't like reality TV. It shows all the drama and none of the true day to day experiences. That being said, I see no need for Lowes to have pulled their ads. Quite frankly from the trailer it looks just like average families trying to live their lives while practicing a religion that is in the minority of religions. The sad thing is that if you do not follow the mainstream religion of Christianity, you are considered a "threat to the values of America". What a load of crap! The only threat you pose is to organized religion that has a very narrow view and tolerance for those of other beliefs. When are we going to learn to get along with one another and learn to tolerate others beliefs. I believe we should respect others rights to their beliefs and traditions, just as I expect others to respect my beliefs and traditions. You don't have to agree with them, just respect my rights to follow and practice them and I will respect yours.
Dec 13, 2011
Ive seen the show they don't have a hidden agenda it just shows u how much they are regular people with disagreements over the same things we all argue aboutLowes is stupid for pulling their ads I shop at local Hardware stores anyways not there but they say the squesky wheel gets what it wants to all the families on the show u guys r awesome I don't think your religous beliefs sholud have anything to do with anything stupidity at its best from a small group of intolerant people who are actually afraid of the world its self As an American – Irish to an American muslim I am sorry.
Dec 13, 2011
Lowe's will always be my first choice now even though I might have to drive a little farther!
Dec 13, 2011
I've never heard of the show at all. Probably wont watch it cause I don't like reality shows. THey're so bogus and not based on reality one bit.
Dec 13, 2011
…and my neighborhood Ace hardware…locally owned and operated!
Dec 13, 2011
I wont watch it I don't trust a majority of the muslms ,
Dec 13, 2011
I back lowes decicion.
Dec 13, 2011
You know what, when I go to your country, use your schools, to kill your people, then you can cry to me about discrimination. Political correctness has gone WAY too far in this country. We were based on Christian morals, and now that we have forgotten that, we are going downhill. We have American's saying the pledge in Spanish in our school, but can't pray? This is America, where we speak ENGLISH, where we have the right to life liberty and the pursuit of happiness…not the right to whine because someone stepped on our toes. I say Good for you Lowes! This show is ridiculous and is only on air because some liberal needed to feel etter aout themselves!
Dec 13, 2011
How many Muslims do you know, pesonally?
Dec 13, 2011
Muslims had nothing to do with the bombing of the Alfred P Murrah building in Oklahoma, the Ruby Ridge incident, nor the one in Waco Texas. Yet we do not persecute our own kind. But when someone commits terrorist acts against us, who look, dress, worship different then the entire race, religion, country are all Terry Nichols and Timothy McVey. Yes, Terry and Timothy nice strong patriotic AMERICAN sounding names…..right?
Dec 13, 2011
Yes, it is ridiculous for a TV show to depict humans acting like humans. Actually, this country was based on the idea of tolerance, something you clearly know nothing about.
Dec 13, 2011
I support Lowes decision!
Dec 13, 2011
Lowes and any other business has the right to support or not support the many causes out there. I stand by Lowes decision, just not a "right fit" for them – so get on with life.
Dec 13, 2011
Chris Hewitt I don't tolerate my child going to school and being told to remove his cross necklace, while other children are allowed to wear the things around their necks/heads (not turbans, the girls wear them, and I honestly don't know the term). I don't tolerate having to press 1 for English when it is my country's language. If I move to Germany, then I better learn German, no questions asked. I don't tolerate bleeding heart liberals who want me to feel bad for people just because they happen to fall into a certain category. Does that make me a bad person? Fine! But I will keep my faith, guns, and family values.
Dec 13, 2011
STOP GENERALIZING! I am a Christian and I have several Muslim friends. I don't believe all Muslims are radical and untrustworthy, just as I don't believe all Christians are the same. There are extremists in all religions. If you consider yourself a Christian, why not seek out a Muslim and have a real conversation. You might learn something about someone else's faith, and I'm sure what you learn won't do a thing to shake yours. Everyone who finds dislike and mistrust in someone who's different should go back and read Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. And, it wouldn't hurt to realize that most Muslims aren't the radicals who are brainwashed into strapping on a suicide bomb and setting it off in a crowded square…just as most Christians aren't likely to gun down a doctor who works in a women's clinic. Lowe's should just stand up and say America is for all who live here. I'm sick of companies cowtowing to people like that. I'm with Velvet Michael. Mutual respect should be revered, not feared. But, at the same time, I kind of also agree that maybe Lowe's should be able to support who or what they want. They just have to live with the possible consequences. They are a private company. And, for the record, I don't belong to any particular sect of Christianity. I simply believe in and follow Christ.
Dec 13, 2011
its not about feeling bad…its about tolerance…and its not about feeling better…its about education and battling ignorance.
Dec 13, 2011
All the ad space was bought up by Russell Simmons so the show gonna air anyway. The action by Lowe's has bought so much free publicity that more people, including myself, are gonna watch the show than we would been likely to do before all this publicity. Lowe's screwed the pooch and it will be Home Depot for me. Be wary of what you wish….
Dec 13, 2011
Hey folks hate to tell you this, but Jesus wasn't christian.. he was Jewish… so get off that Christian high horse.
Dec 13, 2011
Proud to say that I shop at Lowe's.
Dec 13, 2011
Mia Stratton Carman most likely more then you do but thats really none of your buisness
Dec 13, 2011
i dont like home depot
Dec 13, 2011
never any help and never any product i need any way
Dec 13, 2011
and in not wiahin for anything really
Dec 13, 2011
wishin
Dec 13, 2011
i think its ok for everyone to have an opinion its the right of every american!
Dec 13, 2011
Actually this country was based on religious tolerance, by ppl who came here seeking the right to practice their religion without interference or persecution from those in power. This show isn't about being politically correct, its just a show to educate and show ppl that being Muslim doesn't make them any different then we are. And the thing about wearing a cross in school or the workplace has already been decided on, no one can make you or your child remove them.
Dec 13, 2011
I love how so many spout off that we speak English in this country…a poor version of English. At one time English was the least spoken language. There were the different languages of the native peoples. Spanish was prevelant in the southwest and west because, God help us, most of that land was Spanish terriority. Then French was the language most often encountered in the northeast and areas around the Great Lakes. Folks educated yourselves on the history of this country you claim to love so well!
Dec 13, 2011
I won't be spending my money at Lowe's. Most of the shit they sell is made in China anyway. Have a local hardware store in a town close by that still has a good inventory of American made products. What are the same of you who are scared to death of Muslims raising stink about Lowe's selling so much Cjina made products…you are supporting that country so stop your flag waving and patriotic ranting.
Dec 13, 2011
Actually Velvet, Islam is the fastest growing religion in America and the second largest in the world at present. Over 23 percent of the world's population are Muslims…compared to 33 percent Christian. It is targeted to surpass Christianity in the mid 21st Century. Slightly smaller than Christianity, but definitely not a minority religion.
Dec 14, 2011
Lowe's has every right to pull their ad. When radical extremist liberals did a write in campaign for advertisers to pull ads from Glenn Beck where was the outrage. Where is the outrage when Christians were arrested at the Arab International Festival as they shared their faith with Muslims. The three were arrested by police as they engaged in intense, but respectful dialog in which they proclaimed their faith in Christ.
Dec 14, 2011
come on people just because some people have a different opnion then you do dosent make them bad people it what makes everyone individules, you have yer opnion on muslims and I have mine who's to sy its wrong no one so stop the c.
Dec 14, 2011
crap!
Dec 14, 2011
russel simmons needs to shut up in america we have freedom of speach!
Dec 14, 2011
this is wat i think if you support the muslims thats your choice i dont think your a bad person because you do its a matter of personal conviction , and i am not judging you for feeling that way . I chose to support lowes because thats how i feel and im sorry if people dont like it but it is what it is. Ill continue to shop at lowes no matter what.
Dec 14, 2011
Yes and he practiced his freedom by buying up all the ads, not to mention how much he added to the poor economy.
Dec 15, 2011
It Is the right of lowes to do what they wish to do as a corp store. It was a good decicion to pull the ad. muslims as well as illegal mexicans and other groups that dont stick to the americn ways should be put it there place. this Is america and we need to keep It that way, so all of you who dont like this post I tell you this, I dont care. hi kat this is your hubbie
Dec 15, 2011
and the muslims sell you and your family gas at 450 a gal
Dec 20, 2011
TO ADD TO OUR POOR ECONOMY
Dec 21, 2011
lol