Profoundly Ignorant And Un-American

It appears that the once grand state of Florida is again trying to corner the market on stupidity and bigotry.

Here is the latest from CREDO Action:

The major home improvement retailer Lowe's just pulled its ads from a popular reality show featuring the everyday lives of Muslim families in Detroit.

The move by Lowe's came as a result of a campaign by a rightwing group based in Florida. The Florida Family Association objected to the Discovery Channel/TLC's "All-American Muslim" calling it "propaganda that riskily hides the Islamic agenda's clear and present danger to American liberties and traditional values."

In response, California State Senator Ted Lieu called Lowe's decision "bigoted, shameful, and un-American" and "profoundly ignorant." CREDO joined State Senator Lieu in calling on Lowe's to reverse its decision.

If you agree that the Lowe's decision is wrong headed, then sign the petition by clicking HERE. I did, and if you would like to drop a line to David Caton, the director of the Florida Family Association, telling him what's on your mind, then here is the address: P.O. Box 46547 - Tampa FL 33646.

When Lowe's was contacted for a comment on this issue:



I really can't help myself - I have got to ask the question, "Why didn't a Florida senator stand up and do the right thing by calling out Lowe's, and telling that weasel Caton to go to hell?"

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