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Submitted by Yonason (United States), May 26, 2015 at 19:36

I used to live there. I used to ride SEPTA. The majority of the patrons either don't care, or wouldn't be positively swayed by an ad like that, in my opinion. If anything, it might inspire the hateful to become more so.

As to the "inaccuracies," I can spot a few which make the ad disjointed and grating, as good a method as any to detract from a message. Still, the assertion that Islam teaches hate of all non-Muslims, and that is essentially correct. But so what? I don't see the point of urging people to respond in kind to a message of hate.

I do disagree that it would have been better to try to pit "moderate" Islam against "Islamisn," because it is really all the same Islam. Just because some don't act out the hate they are being taught doesn't mean there's some "good" Islam out there to be found. There isn't. If you think there is, then show me it's new and improved Koran.

Absent a clear and effective message, which I'm currently unable to imagine, I think the best course would have been none. Paying for a billboard advertising the fact that the grass is green doesn't seem like the best use of one's resources. When an ad not only doesn't add to one's credibility, but detracts; it's a pretty good sign ;-) it was a waste of time.

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2Husseini was not just a voice in a hurriicane [158 words]walter BensonJul 9, 2015 12:49224122
2A question in reguards to the Arab involvment in world war 2. [28 words]Brian HockersmithJun 21, 2015 19:40223891
5I know my 1st response was too long to be posted. This one will be a better fit for the topic & space provided [131 words]DrRJPJun 3, 2015 12:04223658
2Envy: the basis of Jew-hatred [331 words]Michael SJun 13, 2015 04:43223658
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Geller's people stir up controversy -- perhaps to avoid a deeper controversy [354 words]Michael SJun 1, 2015 16:18223615
3A different composition of the ad copy [59 words]PezDispenserMay 29, 2015 07:20223585
2Today is farhud day [130 words]DrwillyJun 1, 2015 06:21223585
14Moderate Islam [144 words]Sister of Wafa, Nonie, and AyaanMay 28, 2015 18:13223576
1Islam needs a Reformation [44 words]GuestJun 8, 2015 22:38223576
3Moderate Islam is a mythical concept and doesn't exist! [120 words]JaladhiJun 16, 2015 16:52223576
1What will moderate Islam look like? [314 words]PrashantJun 18, 2015 14:31223576
struggling for a better advertisement [177 words]
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5Husseini Was Not Marginal [108 words]DaveMay 27, 2015 18:39223565
Impact on the average American.... [210 words]
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Jon LoewMay 27, 2015 09:40223555
5Based on a false premise [101 words]
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PattiMay 27, 2015 08:50223554
I agree but... [30 words]BernardMay 26, 2015 22:56223543
6Moderate Islam? [254 words]Boston Tea PartyMay 26, 2015 22:44223542
3The goals of the campaign. [71 words]Januk36May 26, 2015 21:56223540
3It is no surprise [158 words]PrashantMay 26, 2015 20:04223537
To Ad Or Not To Ad? [233 words]YonasonMay 26, 2015 19:36223536
no chance to sway minds that are determined [13 words]
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