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Catholic Group Threatens Battle With Miller Beer Over Racy Ad

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Can we start a boycott of Miller Brewing Co. by contacting all distributers and stores, and threat them with taking... [MORE]

Robert J. Hanlon 

Dec 6, 2007 11:42

i work for a dist. of miller I also am a divout catholic I think it is terriable what miller... [MORE]

catholic beer man 

Dec 7, 2007 21:29

If my homosexuality has delayed the progression of your alcoholism, then God has surely blessed the both of us today. [MORE]

Tom 

Nov 7, 2007 02:06

im sorry that you fell that you are mistreated as a homosexual but you mintioned God and maybe one-day you... [MORE]

mr catholic 

Dec 7, 2007 21:41

My thought is simple, what were they thinking? Why make reference to religion,other than to make a statement. (Obvious) I... [MORE]

Geneva Bailey 

Oct 14, 2007 10:57

I think not only should Miller Beer be boycotted, I think that Americans should boycott San Francisco as well. It... [MORE]

sara tace 

Oct 10, 2007 13:25

This painting is part of my culture, and I can reference it however I choose. It belongs to every person... [MORE]

H215 

Sep 29, 2007 09:35

Should every citizen have a right to say anything at all with no suppression by fellow citizens? Are there times... [MORE]

Joe 

Oct 8, 2007 12:26

1. How do we balance free speech against racism, sexism, or anti-Semitism which promotes values we despise as a country? 2.... [MORE]

Joe 

Oct 8, 2007 12:35

The number of Christian bashing displays is increasing every year and they people who preach tolerance and diversity are the... [MORE]

truthteller 

Sep 29, 2007 00:19

Although Protestant, we will support the boycott. I believe its about time mainstream companys catering to the various emerging subcultures,... [MORE]

Kevin 

Sep 28, 2007 16:47

Hi Kevin, It is so great to see people lending their thoughts and insights on this disgusting situation. What really amazes... [MORE]

Joan 

Sep 30, 2007 03:50

Why boycott Miller. We should boycott the city of San Francisco for allowing this "fair" to take place. They won't... [MORE]

EJ 

Sep 28, 2007 14:58

America preaches tolerance but you notice no one wants to tolerate Christianity. This blatant attack on Christians would no way... [MORE]

Gary E 

Sep 28, 2007 11:14

I always find it funny how christians find it so objectionable when someone makes fun of them or parts of... [MORE]

Patrick 

Sep 28, 2007 11:06

It has become cheap way to get attention by attacking Christianity, because those who practice " freedom of expression by... [MORE]

Joe 

Sep 28, 2007 10:47

I wonder why the mainstream media had no Television coverage or why no one was arrested for lewd conduct at... [MORE]

Tom Moats 

Oct 9, 2007 16:32

The bible clearly says, the one unforgivable sin, is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, and I for one, find this... [MORE]

Pat from Indiana 

Sep 28, 2007 10:31

I agree with Pat from Indiana...all this only serves to prove that the devil is alive and well and will... [MORE]

Mom in Arizona 

Oct 18, 2007 15:04

I have always advised friends who are offeeeeeeeended by something, but not actually hurt by it, that it is just... [MORE]

Fred Harwell 

Sep 28, 2007 09:22

Most of these comments give me hope. Somehow, I didn't expect outrage. It's edifying. There is a serious double standard... [MORE]

Joe 

Sep 28, 2007 09:06

No more will I even consider Miller Brewing as a legitimate, mainstream company. An organization dies at its head. Senior... [MORE]

Charles 

Sep 28, 2007 07:23

No more Miller for me. [MORE]

Pat Rothman 

Sep 28, 2007 01:59

I drank Miller Lite yesterday. I won't again. And to add to this support of the homosexual crowd, I just... [MORE]

George 

Sep 28, 2007 07:59

How far can we go? Are there no boundaries we can not cross. America seems driven to live as far... [MORE]

Rita 

Sep 28, 2007 00:59

Up to today I have always bought Miller Beer because the Miller family once had a reputation for supporting culturally... [MORE]

Brian G 

Sep 28, 2007 00:21

I take serious offense to this picture/ad. Tolerance for gays? HELL NO. They don't deserve it after this. They are... [MORE]

Sharon 

Sep 27, 2007 20:47

How many times does someone hold an icon of respect to ridicule? Mohamed as a terrorist in Europe, the Last... [MORE]

John House 

Sep 27, 2007 19:55

I'm puking out all the Miller lights that I have imbibed and will never have another "unfulfilling" drop of the... [MORE]

Eddie Rosaldo 

Sep 27, 2007 19:29

The double standard in this country is outstanding. Our forefathers fought so we, as Americans, have the right to print... [MORE]

Hal 

Sep 27, 2007 18:04

At issue here is the decision of individuals to boycott Miller Brewing Co for sponsoring an event they don't agree... [MORE]

Tony 

Sep 27, 2007 17:51

If no, then why should you offend me? Would they mock Muslims? No they would kill them. Catholics are easy pray for... [MORE]

John 

Sep 27, 2007 17:25

Its no longer Miller time in my house. Enough!!! Free speech yes, and free markets absolutely. I'm pro-choice when it... [MORE]

don 

Sep 27, 2007 16:44

Father Jonathan Morris; staid that "What they are doing is trying to make a mockery of religion", hasn't all of... [MORE]

AW 

Sep 27, 2007 16:07

It wasn't all that long ago that Coor's Brewing company faced the wrath of the gay community for its anti-gay... [MORE]

Len 

Sep 27, 2007 16:06

How is being "Gay" a socially recognised diversity? Is it race? Is it gender? Is it age? You know who... [MORE]

Fred 

Sep 30, 2007 14:54

I may not agree with the last supper banner. But until the Catholic church quits hiding the Identities of the... [MORE]

Dan 

Sep 27, 2007 15:56

I am a Catholic from St Louis and I am very serious about my faith. I joined the Catholic church... [MORE]

Chris 

Sep 28, 2007 09:51

If Miller wants to splash its name on something as horrible as the "Queer Last Supper" then I hope the... [MORE]

Alicia 

Sep 27, 2007 15:53

Miller and all of your products. My friends will know of my decision pronto. [MORE]

C G Byrd 

Sep 27, 2007 15:36

Here we go again. Of course the far left will think this is okay because it represents what they call... [MORE]

Tom 

Sep 27, 2007 15:30

There is no question to any person with a mature moral conscience, Christian or not, that this is both a... [MORE]

Dean 

Oct 11, 2007 03:59

"Free speech" is not at issue here: The Fair is "free" to advertise its events in any overtly offensive way... [MORE]

George 

Sep 27, 2007 14:46

Just another big corporation supporting events in questionable taste.Ford tried to market to gays and it backfired on them. It... [MORE]

Hyme Scary 

Sep 27, 2007 14:39

I might be dumb, but I thought free speach was designed so you could say something. What exactly is the... [MORE]

Jimmy 

Sep 27, 2007 19:02

Equal rights work just 1 way for this 'fetish community'. Heaven forbid anyone say a thing about their 'alternate lifestyle'... [MORE]

TJ 

Sep 28, 2007 05:23

This is one more proof of their intention, they all cry for tolerance and to be recognize, but if they... [MORE]

Edison Quevedo 

Sep 27, 2007 14:37

Couldn't agree more. How can you POSSIBLY cry out for acceptance, then reject and mock the great majority of Americans?... [MORE]

K W Coombs 

Sep 28, 2007 00:37

I love the posters here who so viciously jump on "them" "those dirty gays" "those people" based on a poster... [MORE]

david 

Oct 1, 2007 15:45

Ok this is getting ridiculous.. I take serious exception to this poster.. Why mess with something that portrays a sacred... [MORE]

Heidi 

Sep 27, 2007 13:49

Well this is just another potrayal of California and its slide into Decadence. Beware of the Big Slide into the... [MORE]

Richard 

Sep 28, 2007 02:45

What's next on the list of Miller Brewing Company? Star of David Tit Clamps? Why would any company simply put... [MORE]

David Gordon 

Sep 27, 2007 13:39

You know you guys were great talking about free speech with those Danish Cartoons a year ago. So where is... [MORE]

Omar 

Sep 27, 2007 13:35

hi omar: it was the media that cried out the "free speech" issue with regards to the danish cartoons. as a... [MORE]

Sarge 

Sep 27, 2007 13:46

The difference is how civilized people react. At least no one's life is being threatened. [MORE]

Maxxs 

Sep 27, 2007 14:18

If Miller Brewing wishes to toss themselves under a moving bus in an effort to sell more beer, they should... [MORE]

Steve 

Sep 27, 2007 14:20

I find it amusing that this is considered news and a "problem". Aren't our soldiers still dying in Iraq EVERY... [MORE]

Stephen 

Sep 27, 2007 14:36

I am glad this happened, who knows maybe the American people will finally get enough of "in-your face" by the... [MORE]

Ted Dean 

Sep 27, 2007 14:44

I take exception to Omar's assertion that ANY religious person would defend the cartoons of Mohammed in the name of... [MORE]

Andrea 

Sep 27, 2007 14:51

Just this week alone self professed Christians spoke out against sexual freedom and demonized a subset of those on the... [MORE]

Ralph Petrucci 

Sep 27, 2007 15:08

I have lived most of my 58 years around 50 miles south of SF and I am tired of being... [MORE]

Cal Mike 

Sep 27, 2007 15:17

I think this will So Backfire that the cost for miller will be too high for them to continue,,,,,,,,,and... [MORE]

charlotte 

Sep 27, 2007 15:21

Hypothetical: Instead of a depiction of the Last Supper what do you suppose would have happened to San Francisco and... [MORE]

Robert 

Sep 27, 2007 17:03

Ted, only a sorry few think this is OK. Miller got it wrong. The Gay Community is very upset with... [MORE]

Dave 

Sep 27, 2007 17:08

Stephen, you are an ass!. Should the world stop turning becquse there is a war. Yes this is news if... [MORE]

Joe 

Sep 27, 2007 17:57

Grown men huh? How far down in depravity must we all go in order to shut them up when they... [MORE]

Speechless 

Sep 27, 2007 18:34

If we were to put this ad and its charming website in a heterosexual context, it would have little to... [MORE]

Marta 

Sep 27, 2007 19:26

Yeah, there are still brave serviceman dying in Iraq, just to give you the right to say the idiotic crap... [MORE]

exmarine 

Sep 28, 2007 17:09

Ralph, Ralph, Ralph. What can I do, but pray you come to your blessed senses someday. Catholicism, with all its... [MORE]

Claud 

Sep 28, 2007 18:05

I will use my ffeedom of speech to cease buying miller products, I am also a manager of a beer... [MORE]

glenn 

Sep 29, 2007 18:46

You want to know why there is a disproportianate rate of suicide among gay and lesbian people? Try reading the... [MORE]

david 

Oct 2, 2007 16:05

Not necessarily all Christians agreed to the danish cartoons of mohamed. Besides, this is not the first time that anti-Christians... [MORE]

Maria 

Oct 21, 2007 21:00