15 November 2012

Metro Adds Disclaimers to Political Ads With Pamela Geller's Newest Anti-Muslim Banners

.... Geller, an anti-Muslim blogger based in New York, is continuing the ad campaign waged by her organization, the American Freedom Defense Initiative. The banners mounted today feature a quote seemingly targeted at non-Muslims: "Soon will we cast terror into the hearts of the unbelievers."

The newest banners were mounted November 5 and will remain in place through December 2, Metro spokesman Dan Stessel says. But the bottom strip of the ad features a new disclaimer:

"This is a paid advertisement sponsored by the American Freedom Defense Initiative. Advertising space is a designated public forum and does not imply WMATA's endorsement of any views expressed." [DCist] Read more