In a press release today the "American Family Association" has ripped Walmart for their carrying "non family friendly" Brokeback Mountain DVD. In Agapepresses report here: http://headlines.agapepress.org/archive/... they claim that BBM was not a "huge box office success by Hollywood standards....drawing much of its viewing audience in cities known to have large homosexual populations"\n\n"Randy Sharp, director of special projects for the Mississippi-based American Family Association, says the movie....is not "family-friendly." And it does not belong on the shelves of a store that has marketed itself to middle America, he adds. "It's quite obvious to anyone who shops at Wal-Mart that they're no longer the family-friendly company that they used to project in their image," says Sharp. "We've seen a downward spiral trend by the Wal-Mart Corporation in which they are more and more becoming like the world rather than the family-friendly company we grew up with." \n\nYay are Nay?
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That is so ridiculous. If they ban that movie from being sold, how many other movies should be banned? There aren't very many movies out there don't offend at least someone! People don't have to buy it. Everyone needs to get over themselves and realize that everybody is different and likes or approves of different things.
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What you see in that movie is pretty much what you get.  However, the farming way of life is going by the boards, because they will sub-divide a farm for newlyweds.  After a while they are running out of land.  Many Amish are now involved in light manufacture of funiture and even mobile homes.  Living with them is out of the question.  They don't like outsiders and consider their whole way of life as a meditation, to which you would be a distraction
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well\nthere was an instance in which a 500 pound male was practically.... although unintentionally..... 69-ing with someone else... and in that scene there is complete male nudity with scarce censorship. That particular scene lasts for ten excruciating minutes. It is a male on male thing too.... not sexual, just... wrestling. Also there is the showing of Borats "Favorite Son's" penis in a picture. And two different men... for lack of a better term.... "jacking off"... \n\nAside from that there are mainly severly obese women in thongs and bras.\n\nI would definitely reccomend advisory with this one.\n\nAside from nudity\nthere is also.. rather alot of racial things.\n\nalot of anti-jews and anti-homosexuality and pro-prostitution\n\nI am 16 and I was shocked that I was let into this movie because it is obviously rated R for a reason. I was with a group of my friends and I hid my face in my sweatshirt for a good portion of it.\n\nexcercise caution with this movie.
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This is all I could find:\n\nFT. LAUDERDALE, FL -- (Market Wire - May 04, 2006) --  Information Architects (IA) (OTC BB: IACH), a leader in online information solutions, today announced that the Company has entered into a letter of intent to acquire Big International Group of Entertainment Inc., which provides quality family programming and an entertainment portfolio that appeals to a significant portion of the market that relies on children's programming and takes a moderate approach to television and entertainment. \n\nAND\n\nWe always knew Michael Jackson had a thing for cartoons. Now it looks the King of Pop will finally star in one of his own. \n\nJackson will be moonwalking his way back to the big screen, agreeing to star in and produce The Way of the Unicorn, The Endangered One, a $75 million animated tale due to start pre-production next month. The Gloved One will assume the voice of an orphan named Sailor who teams up with a lonely rich girl and a band of endangered animals on a quest to save Mother Earth. \n\nWhile the 42-year-old pop legend has been MIA in movie theaters since Disney retired his long-running Captain EO 3-D flick in 1996, it's expected that this latest big-screen thriller will feature prominently in Jackson's comeback plans. \n\n"This is the new Michael Jackson, the movie actor and producer," Dennis W. Peterson, head of film co-producer Big International Group of Entertainment, told the Associated Press. "This is Michael's future and he wants to devote his energies to it."
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wow, that's, WOW. where did you hear that?  I actually live very close to disney, and know many many people that work there. i have been there during "Gay days" though it was coincicidence. I saw alot of red shirts, and some intersting people, but NEVER anything lewd.  Being  local makes you very aware that disney does anything and everything to uphold their standards and reputation. they would NEVER allow anything illegal on their property, trust me, i would never be aware of all the inside info, if i didnt live here, like i said you have so many friends that work there, they talk and they know.\nand i have absolutely no idea what you are talking about.\nif your information was correct, i would have to agree w/ your horror, but i would look into you source. keep me posted if you will,\nrespectfully,\nprego.\n\nSonsofthunder i must say, reading your words,\n"gay haters" & "gay lovers" i found that stated quite interestingly. should we be divided as Christians because some of us have a stronger need to accept those whos paths have differed from ours, just because we dont understand their love, and would rather focus on the acts they perform in their bedroom, than where their hearts lie? That is truly for God to judge. You say that Jesus loves their soul, i just think we need to think about how he would treat them.  If our hearts, as the arms of God, are not open to those who need him most, how will they ever feel they could possibly be accepted.  You must know there are so many homosexuals that find the Lord, and if you truly believe in ministering to others if its your calling, you can not judge or stereotype. people stereotype all walks of life, and understandingly despise some of their stereotypical behavior, however you must keep in mind, these human beings may not be where you are in your walk, grew in different soil, and who are we to think that they may never be, a faithful man or woman in Christ? as a minister they may be looking to you to understand themselves better. How can you categorize people based soley on their\nsexual desires, without looking into an individuals heart? Like pediphiles and homosexuals, when they fall into 2 different categories. categorizing them  together will only provoke a lot of defensive reactions. I respect and understand that we must follow the word, i just think we need to think about our approach. The things that the young bucks dont know about? you can trust me, i know, i am neither a young buck nor have i lived a sheltered life, i just find myself looking at the heart first, and trying to understand on an individual basis, why their soul is filled with what it is.\nThis is one of the best websites i have found on understanding the psychological aspects of homosexuality. \nhttp://www.pureintimacy.org/gr/getting_started/\nit is Christian based and in no way condones homosexuality.\nI believe if we can help people understand what they are feeling, they can start to heal, instead of finger pointing "nasty perverted sinner" in their face. as far as pediphiles do go, they are truly and deeply psychologically hurting people and ruining lives. My grandfather molested my mother for years and shes very mentally unstable, and chronically depressed from the anger and feelings shes had to deal with, even now at 67, shes still affected. my grandfather was not gay. he was a pediphile, and though i believe it is a very serious and sick disease, i believe with God and God only ALL things are possible, it would be ultimatley up to him to forgive either way, no matter what the sin. \nWe all want to make the world a better place, and spread Gods word, and Jesus' love for us....and we all may approach from different angles, we just need to think about who we might be hurting.
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Nay, it will never work.  Wal-mart would make to much money if they didn't sell it.  And a protest wouldn't work either as Wal-Mart is to convient for people.  \n\nAnd they family values is BS.  Saw II isn't a family movie and they have no problem with it being sold there.  I hate it when they push their homophobic agenda and try to cloak it with it just being 'family values'.
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Walmart used to have a slogan on their paper sacks: "We buy American whenever we can."  I don't think they use it anymore, I'm not even sure they still use paper sacks.  Anyway from what I understand Walmart's practice in "buying American" was that they would squeeze all the profit out of the manufacturer and force them to sell low if they wanted to do business with Walmart.  Then as soon as a foriegn company showed up with the item at a lower price they would quit buying the American produced item leaving the American manufacturer to fail.  I have heard that American manufacturers know that the quickest way to get a foriegn company to start producing cheap knockoffs of your item is to stock it in Walmart stores.  So what drives all of this carnage?  WE DO!  The American public is frantic to save a few pennies.  If we weren't there wouldn't be all of the store ads in the newspapers and on television.  "We won't be beat on price", "Your value leader", and "Garuanteed lowest prices" are all slogans far more valuable in the marketplace than "American Made".  Your question is a little like asking people to stand on the beach and join hands to stop a hurricane.  We Americans are far better served by entrepenuers who acknowledge market trends and exploit them than by those who would cling to archaic systems based on protectionism.  Find a way to create jobs in your community.  If you want my advice look outside of manufacturing anything that can be made overseas and shipped for less than you can do it here.  Information, Service, Tourism are all good areas to look into, although now a lot of Information jobs are being done in India.  I appreciate your thought, but trust me you are wasting your time.  You seem intelligent so use your brain to deal with reality instead of fantasize about a revolution that will never come.  Faster, cheaper, better has always been the battlecry of the marketplace and we aint never going to change that.
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Haven't seen it, yet. Ebert & Roeper gave it thumbs up last \nweek. They also said that in comparison with the limited of \nnumber of theaters it opened in, it did better than what ever \nwas number one.\n\nGlobal warming - I've seen pics of the ice caps 10 yrs. ago, & \ntoday - they are obviously melting. The disturbing thing are the\nphotos of the thinning polar bears. Less ice, means less prey\nfor them to eat. It also means less cubs.
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That's great but it doesn't make Walmart this nice company.  They're obviously just doing what it takes to get the dollars at Christmas.\n\nHERE YOU ARE, YOU'RE HEART ALL WARM ABOUT SAYING MERRY CHRISTMAS BECAUSE YOU'RE GLAD THEY'RE KEEPING CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS YET YOU CALL ME STUPID.  THAT'S VERY LAME.
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Blockbuster Incorporated is a publicly traded company--it is owned by many people and even other companies. \n\nPerhaps the confusion is over a Blockbuster Video store location that is managed by people who align themselves with the Mormon religion? That is entirely possible--but I can assure you that the Mormon religion as a church has no ties to Blockbuster Video. \n\nBut what does this mean? I know a Catholic man that owns a restaurant, should I not eat there because of his religious beliefs? This could go on and on and on...where ever you go, you're going to encounter businesses owned by people with beliefs that differ from your own. \n\nWhich brings me to my last point--who are YOU calling intolerant and mean-spirited?! You just got done saying how you wouldn't go to a store that had connections to the Mormon religion. Is THIS not being intolerant? \n\nYes, I'm a Mormon. My best friend is a Muslim. Part of my family are Atheist. I love them all. My religion teaches me to love them all. My religion teaches me to love all people for who they are. My religion helps millions and millions of people around the world every day. And you are saying that they are mean-spirited? \n\nThe Mormon religion donates millions and millions of dollars to humanitarian aid every year. In 2005 for instance, they personally responded to every major natural disaster in the world. Earthquakes in Pakistan? They were there. Flooding and mudslides in S. America? They were there. Hurricane Katrina? They were there. They also have many ongoing programs in most every country in the world. They grow food on Church operated farms and raise meat on Church operated ranches ALL for the purpose to feeding the needy--Mormons and non-Mormons alike. They have an extensive free wheelchair program covering the globe. They have one of the most comprehensive job training and placement programs in all of South America--at no cost, it is for anyone who needs help. They don't have to be a Mormon, they don't have to be a Christian. They have an extensive medical training program for childbirth doctors in South America in an effort to improve infant mortality rates. This is for ALL doctors who wish to participate. \n\nIntolerant? Mean-spirited? Take a look around man!
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Gracious, that is not even a penny in the pot next to my husband.  Or Brothers for that matter.  How about putting on female lingerie, female thongs, and yes even bras in Walmart and chasing you around like that.  Even though it is on the outside of their clothes they find it hilarious.  Thank Goodness it is not a everyday occurrence.  How about them passing gas and blaming it on you or the kids and someone passes out after passing you in the isle.  Gross Huh.
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Suuure they were. They didn't say they used overdrawn credit cards because it would really be embarrassing for Visa. Plus Hoffa. Who is working out a movie deal with those people in California. Bad part is the 50 year old bimbo he was with, in the leopard print blouse and tight fitting pants? Left side of the photo? Well ... the photo may sour the deal. Not to mention any other extended family member. Let's face it. Riding around in a purple 1959 Caddy with a broad like that isn't going to fail to get attention.Plus - she's a Fed!
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you know I was debating seeing this movie or not but now I am definetly gonna see it, I think it may be better than I thought. \n\nAnd it's a movie, no movie gets it's facts 100% it would take away from the entertainment value. But personally I still call my in laws mom and dad so I don't think so.
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It's just a movie! Simba ran away from home, Ariele rebelled against her father's wishes, will kids follow suit? Probably not. Plus they're animals, wild ones. That's usually what they do. Didn't you ever watch Yogi Bear? All in fun, I think it will be ok.
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It might be a limited release movie.  If it does well in other places a theatre near you may pick it up, so keep on watching for it.  I work at a movie theatre in Iowa and we don't have it either and I am not happy about it.  I already yelled at my manager, even though he's not the one who picks which movies we get.
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Hate to be the one to break it to you but...it's not. \n\nBecause of low sales the studio is coming out with any more Everwood dvds.
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We've been screaming for years that Christian folks are a large market looking for a\ngood movie to take their families to see," says Hank Erwin, an Alabama state senator and Christian broadcaster. "They like movies like\nanybody else but don't like to be insulted." \n\n\nThose in showbiz, not surprisingly, largely disagree with the notion that they're spiritually bankrupt. "Hollywood isn't a godless place, but the\npeople who run the major entertainment companies are a pretty homogenous group and don't understand where the rest of the country is,"\nsays producer Gavin Polone (Panic Room and Curb Your Enthusiasm), whose miniseries based on the Book of Revelation will air on NBC in\nthe fall.