COMPLAINT TO TIM HORTON'S ABOUT MIXED RACE COUPLE TV AD

Written by Paul Fromm

Monday, 04 July 2011 04:53

COMPLAINT TO TIM HORTON'S ABOUT MIXED RACE COUPLE TV AD Canada First Immigration Reform Committee, P.O. Box 332, Rexdale, ON., M9W 5L3 PH: 905-274-3868 Tim Hortons Investor Relations 874 Sinclair Road Oakville, Ontario L6K 2Y1 Phone: 905.339.6186 Email: [email protected] June 30, 2011 Dear Sirs: I have been a shareholder in Tim Horton’s for more than 10 years and enjoy the company’s products on a regular basis. I am writing out of concern with the current television ad for Tim Horton’s that is being widely shown. The ad features two couples driving off for a motor vacation. One will follow the other. They’re a bit concerned they may get separated or lost. So, they agree to rendezvous at the next Tim Horton’s. The concept is cute and appealing and emphasizes that Tim Horton’s outlets are almost everywhere. Now, here’s my problem. The couples are supposed to be “everyman” Canadians. The first couple is a brunette man with a brunette woman. The second couple is a blonde woman with a Negro male. While there are interracial couples in Canada, statistically such relationships are infrequent. Many ethnic and religious groups strongly disapprove of relationships outside the group. The inclusion of the mixed race couple is gratuitous and, to many people, offensive. It also has absolutely nothing to do with the name recognition or good feeling the ad should be trying to create for the Tim Horton’s brand. A CBC News report (January 15, 2007) noted: “According to Statistics Canada, interracial couples made up 3%, or 452,000, of Canada's married or common-law couples in 2001 -- that's up 35% since 1991. But while the majority of respondents had no problem dealing with a taxi driver, doctor, supervisor or neighbour of another ethnicity, their response was markedly different when asked how they would feel if their child were to intermarry. Sixteen percent say it would depend on the race, and 9 % said they would react negatively.” The inclusion of the mixed race couple is preachy and verges on relationship advocacy, which is certainly not Tim Horton’s role. Hoping that you will withdraw or re-cast this ad, I remain, Your loyal customer and interested shareholder, Paul Fromm _____________________________ Unsubscribe / Change Profile: http://ymlp85.net/u.php?id=gmjhqsqgsgbbqgbm Powered by YourMailingListProvider

 

Homosexual Lobby & Toronto "Hate Squad" Get Jamaican Singer's Gig Cancelled

Written by Paul Fromm

Monday, 04 July 2011 01:55

Homosexual Lobby & Toronto "Hate Squad" Get Jamaican Singer's Gig Cancelled Forget all the talk about "diversity," "tolerance" and "inclusion". Toronto's homosexual lobby and their pals in the Metropolitan Toronto Police force's "hate squad" will try to squelch any criticism of the fey practice. It's "tolerance" and "inclusiveness" for US, but not for anyone who might have another opinion. The latest victim of Toronto's political police, er, music police, and the homosexual censorship lobby headed up by EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) is a Jamaican Rastafarian singer named Capleton (just one name). Because he is "known for violently anti-gay lyrics, has had to move his Canada Day concert from downtown Toronto to Brampton, after criticism from the gay community. With songs alluding to fierce violence against homosexuals, the singer was originally booked to perform at the Sound Academy, the waterfront concert venue. According to Catherine Fowler, a spokeswoman for the venue, 'we were unaware of the nature of the lyrics of this artist' when Capleton was originally booked by an outside promoter. Sound Academy was contacted by the gay-rights advocacy group Egale Canada, which also alerted Toronto’s police hate-crimes unit. Capleton, whose music regularly extols Rastafarian tenants *[we think the Globe means tenets*] of purity and individual rights, nevertheless includes references to such violent acts as 'bun out ah chi chi/blood out ah chi chi,' referring to burning and bleeding a homosexual. ... A message on what appears to be CVR’s Twitter site notes that the concert has been moved to Brampton’s Rozz Entertainment Complex, 'due to the batty Man Parade & their one side ways.' This refers to this weekend’s [Gay] Pride parade. (Batty man is a derogatory Jamaican term, typically used against homosexuals.) Ms. Fowler from Sound Academy said that the venue was already considering cancelling the show before meeting with hate-crimes officers Thursday morning and confirming the cancellation." (*Globe and Mail*, July 1, 2011) What a pathetic spectacle: the "hate squad" helping the homosexual lobby enforce its whims as to whose music and ideas can be heard! Jamaican singer’s concert moved out of Toronto after outcry from gay community GUY DIXON From Friday's *Globe and Mail** * Published Thursday, Jun. 30, 2011 8:04PM EDT Last updated Thursday, Jun. 30, 2011 9:29PM EDT With Toronto in the middle of Pride Week, Jamaican dancehall singer Capleton, known for violently anti-gay lyrics, has had to move his Canada Day concert from downtown Toronto to Brampton, after criticism from the gay community. With songs alluding to fierce violence against homosexuals, the singer was originally booked to perform at the Sound Academy, the waterfront concert venue. According to Catherine Fowler, a spokeswoman for the venue, “we were unaware of the nature of the lyrics of this artist” when Capleton was originally booked by an outside promoter. Sound Academy was contacted by the gay-rights advocacy group Egale Canada, which also alerted Toronto’s police hate-crimes unit. Capleton, whose music regularly extols Rastafarian tenants of purity and individual rights, nevertheless includes references to such violent acts as “bun out ah chi chi/blood out ah chi chi,” referring to burning and bleeding a homosexual. For years, Capleton and a number of other dancehall artists, such as Buju Banton, Sizzla and Beenie Man, have faced protests by gay-rights organizations. In 2007, Capleton signed the Reggae Compassionate Act, condemning homophobia. Yet reports and video clips indicate he has continued to trade off of anti-gay sentiment as a way to hype performances. His promoter, CVR Entertainment, could not be reached for comment. A message on what appears to be CVR’s Twitter site notes that the concert has been moved to Brampton’s Rozz Entertainment Complex, “due to the batty Man Parade & their one side ways.” This refers to this weekend’s Pride parade. (Batty man is a derogatory Jamaican term, typically used against homosexuals.) Ms. Fowler from Sound Academy said that the venue was already considering cancelling the show before meeting with hate-crimes officers Thursday morning and confirming the cancellation. No one was available at Rozz Entertainment late Thursday for comment. Helen Kennedy, Egale Canada’s executive director, said her organization will continue to condemn the planned performance and will remain in contact with the hate-crimes unit.

 

COMPLAINT TO TIME HORTON'S ABOUT MIXED RACE COUPLE TV AD

Written by Paul Fromm

Saturday, 02 July 2011 19:48

*COMPLAINT TO TIME HORTON'S ABOUT MIXED RACE COUPLE TV AD* ** *Canada First Immigration Reform Committee,* *P.O. Box 332,* *Rexdale, ON.,* *M9W 5L3* *PH: 905-274-3868* * * *Tim Hortons Investor Relations* 874 Sinclair Road Oakville, Ontario L6K 2Y1 Phone: 905.339.6186 Email: [email protected] June 30, 2011 Dear Sirs: I have been a shareholder in Tim Horton’s for more than 10 years and enjoy the company’s products on a regular basis. I am writing out of concern with the current television ad for Tim Horton’s that is being widely shown. The ad features two couples driving off for a motor vacation. One will follow the other. They’re a bit concerned they may get separated or lost. So, they agree to rendezvous at the next Tim Horton’s. The concept is cute and appealing and emphasizes that Tim Horton’s outlets are almost everywhere. Now, here’s my problem. The couples are supposed to be “everyman” Canadians. The first couple is a brunette man with a brunette woman. The second couple is a blonde woman with a Negro male. While there are interracial couples in Canada, statistically such relationships are infrequent. Many ethnic and religious groups strongly disapprove of relationships outside the group. The inclusion of the mixed race couple is gratuitous and, to many people, offensive. It also has absolutely nothing to do with the name recognition or good feeling the ad should be trying to create for the Tim Horton’s brand. A CBC News report (January 15, 2007) noted: “According to Statistics Canada, interracial couples made up 3%, or 452,000, of Canada's married or common-law couples in 2001 -- that's up 35% since 1991. But while the majority of respondents had no problem dealing with a taxi driver, doctor, supervisor or neighbour of another ethnicity, their response was markedly different when asked how they would feel if their child were to intermarry. Sixteen percent say it would depend on the race, and 9 % said they would react negatively.” The inclusion of the mixed race couple is preachy and verges on relationship advocacy, which is certainly not Tim Horton’s role. Hoping that you will withdraw or re-cast this ad, I remain, Your loyal customer and interested shareholder, Paul Fromm