Comcast pulls gun shop ads from cable network

(02/18/13) - A gun shop owner said firearm manufacturers, distributors and retailers are being targeted unfairly after Comcast announces it's dropping all gun shop ads from its nationwide cable network.

The cable company recently acquired NBC Universal and this is a long standing policy there.

When a local ad agency recently placed an order for Williams Gun Sight in Davison Township, it was denied. Owner Tom Wright said he'll take his business elsewhere.

"I thought it was ridiculous, we are a legitimate business, we have been here for 80 years," he said.

Business has never been better at Williams Gun Sight Company in Davison Township. It was earlier this year when Wright decided to re-run a 30 second spot on cable television, only to find out he couldn't. "There's no reason why we can't promote what we believe in and something that's guaranteed under the Second Amendment," he said.

Andrea Olson is a media buyer for Canadian American, the local ad agency who originally placed the order. Olson said the agency's owner was outraged. "He thinks this is a direct infringement on our constitutional rights and links it to gun control, and he's a member of the NRA and passionate about the issue," she said.

Canadian American also pulled other Comcast spots for clients who share Tom Wright's point of view. Meanwhile, he said this won't keep Williams from advertising in other media outlets.

What makes you think that Sam’s is any better than any other liberal joint?

Here is a reply I got from Wallmart when I e-mailed them about their plan to follow the anti-gun agenda.

Hi Rick,

Thank you for contacting Walmart.com regarding the sale of firearms. We are sorry that you have made this decision.

At Walmart, we remain dedicated to the safe and responsible sale of firearms in areas of the country where they are sold. Part of our commitment to gun safety is our involvement in the ‘Mayors Against Illegal Guns’ coalition. We do not sell guns online and we have made no change to the assortment of guns we sell in our stores. Again, thank you for your inquiry and we look forward to serving you in the future.

Rick, if we have not fully answered your question or you have additional questions, please reply to this email.

Sincerely,
Walmart Customer Care

Original Message Follows

01/09/2013 03:43 PM from you:
I just heard that Walmart is going to side with Biden and Obama on restricting my 2nd Amendment rights. That leaves me only one choice. I’ll never step foot in another walmart. My family and I will be boycotting Walmart from this day forward. I’ll not spend another dime in any of your businesses.

"Me too...I either go with Comcast for the internet or back to Morse Code..."

You can't get satellite??? According to statistics, satellite internet has the fastest throughput of all the differing carrier types.....EXCEPT.....for VOIP use. But if all you do is cruise the web and download movies/TV, satellite looks to be the best choice. I have Comcast for cable and I'net. Given their political propensities, I may make the jump.

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