Hallmark reinstates Ad

[handmade34]

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hallmark-ceo-apologizes-zola-reinstates-same-sex-commercials-1262858

Hallmark Cards Inc. president and CEO Mike Perry on Sunday apologized to wedding planner website Zola after Hallmark Channel removed four commercials that featured a same-sex wedding.
"The Crown Media team has been agonizing over this decision as we've seen the hurt it has unintentionally caused," Perry said in a statement. "Said simply, they believe this was the wrong decision. Our mission is rooted in helping all people connect, celebrate traditions and be inspired to capture meaningful moments in their lives. Anything that detracts from this purpose is not who we are. We are truly sorry for the hurt and disappointment this has caused. ... Across our brand, we will continue to look for ways to be more inclusive and celebrate our differences."

[UTUSN]

1. K&R

[handmade34]

2. One Million Moms

(not actually close to a million members) is an offshoot of American Family Association, named a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center... glad Hallmark came to their senses

[cwydro]

3. Wow, that's great.

Actually I’m surprised, but pleasantly so.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

4. GOOD.

[sheshe2]

5. Kick and recommend 1 million times.

The 1 mil mommies can kiss my ass. They are not true mothers, moms love all the children without exception. They should be about love and nurturing. These Mil are about hate and prejudice.

Thank you Hallmark. You did the right thing.

[George II]

9. The day my brother told our parents that he was gay, they hugged him and supported him....

...every step of the way after that. A mother (and father) SHOULD love their sons/daughters no matter who they are.

[sheshe2]

10. Long long time ago...

My Aunt kicked my niece out. My Uncle supported her and had my grandfather write checks to her so my aunt would not know. Years later the reconciled, yet that kind of hurt does not go away.

The rest of us supported her. Who gives a dayum who someone loves.

Kudos to your family, George.

[SMC22307]

6. Wow, I'm surprised.

I've never watched their channel but I do buy cards on occasion. Glad to see they did the right thing after getting it very, very wrong.

[George II]

7. Bazinga!

[Initech]

8. Imagine being so petty that you freak out over the mere sight of...

Two women or two men kissing that you have to incessantly whine to the network until they change their mind.

Oh wait I don't have to imagine, that guy is currently sitting in the Oval Office.

[handmade34]

11. from SNL

On “Weekend Update,” co-anchor Michael Che succinctly summarized the story. “The group One Million Moms is boycotting the Hallmark Channel for airing a commercial featuring a same-sex couple getting married and kissing,” he said. “Ladies, relax. If your kid is watching the Hallmark Channel, he already gay as hell.”

[Initech]

12. I saw it last night!

[Thekaspervote]

13. It's a start!!

[a kennedy]

14. Kicking this to keep on front page for awhile.....