To: Roger Goodell, Commissioner, The National Football League
No Political Ads on Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is an occasion for families and friends to come together and enjoy a superlative sporting event -- it should not be marred by political ads of any stripe, from any candidate, from any party. The NFL and its advertisers are put on notice that they will lose our viewership and support if they put on political spots.
Why is this important?
Having political ads, by any candidate or for any political issue, is inappropriate during the Super Bowl, a time for communities of friends and family, co-workers and neighbors, to gather to enjoy a great sporting championship (plus fun commercials and an entertaining half-time extravaganza). This is true at all times, but especially with the current divisive political climate, where even within groups of friends and family there can be starkly different political views, and where pains are often taken to avoid getting into political discussions. For the NFL to run political ads at any time, but especially now, would be nothing less than crass and insensitive. We encourage the NFL not to accept political ads during any of its games, but especially during the Super Bowl, now and going forward.