Is this a fair policy of the NFL?

Question

I read these articles
http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=24878
http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=24880
and I am very displeased with the NFL and in my opinion they are showing religious discrimination. It does not hurt them if the churches have a superbowl party and in no way does it imply the NFL is supporting the church's beliefs. I think people should call and complain to the NFL and the sponsors of the superbowl. What do you think of the policy?

Answer 1

yes

Answer 2

The NFL will say it is about brand protection. No one can hold a Super Bowl party, no store can hold a Super Bowl sale, etc, etc. To some extent, I can agree with the NFL.

For example, years ago, I went to a strip club to watch the Superbowl. This was before the NFL really was cracking down on businesses using the words "Super Bowl" for promotions. And yes, they had a better half-time show than the NFL had put on. Now, this isn't exactly something the NFL wants to have associated with their brand. It's their brand, and they have the right to protect their brand, the same way any other company has the right to protect their brand name and product.

On the other hand, I would like to see the NFL loosen up on the protection of their brand. Most non-profit or not-for-profit groups have a purpose that would most likely not offend the NFL. Especially at an event where the organization putting on the event is NOT gaining a profit, or all of the profits are going elsewhere, like to a charity or some other non-profit organization, the NFL really does need to let up on the restrictions.

Answer 3

was reading your question and fox news just came on with the a report and the same question, lol, i have to agree with you on the nfls stance, those small minded money hungry sorry no good sobs, ive been a fan of pro football for 4 decades and have never heard of this policy by the nfl, from a business point of view i am sure they talk about making it a pay per view event, which technically i would think they would get a portion of the gate at the church deal from the church paying for the signal of the game, on that point i think they would see a fall off in viewers, the networks bid in the billions to carry the super bowl and generate a big chunk of their revenues from commercial time, so guess they get a whore award too, but being a live event as long as the church or you at home doesnt watch it on a 55" or larger screen or call it a "superbowl party" rebroadcast it or they dont seem to care the dam tittty babys, just seems like good business to not make a stink of it church or no church, has anybody been to a regular season game lately, thats a smooth 100 bucks and more per person you take to see it at a stadium, and dont get me started on superbowl prices, ok ill get off the soap box but buyer beware, we still have the power of the dollar vote, you charge what the market will bare...... thats the good ol american way

Answer 4

Yeah it is fair. First off from the sounds of things the Church/Churches DIDN'T go to the NFL and ASK PERMISSION to do it anyway. Perhaps if they had GONE TO THE NFL instead of just deciding to do it the NFL would have agree to make an exception. Oh but they are Churches so they shouldn't have to follow rules right? As to claims about they can't give a message, IF that was true there might be a reason to complain. However it doesn't matter because the whole thing is about the size of the screen in the first place. Then that retarded comparison to a guy in the bar talking to the person next to him at halftime. That really has nothing to do with a message. Even if you want to CLAIM this "drunk guy talking about how football changed his life" is a message then it STILL doesn't qualify because the BAR isn't responsiable. They can't control what their patrons do in that sense.

Answer 5

in answering your original question: it is a "fair" policy. the reason it is fair is only because they affect everyone the same (except for sports bars, because legally they are allowed to by law). if the NFL allowed churches to do it then they should be allowed to let a random guy across the street do it too. now i do not agree with this rule, this rule really was put into effect in order to be able to charge more money for commercials. at first i could understand why the NFL would not want to let the church charge for the event, but the NFL would not let them even do the superbowl party for free?? thats just crazy. plenty of people have Superbowl parties at their houses, does the NFL want to ban those too??

Answer 6

well...they can scream and cry like the rest of our sports hero's do when they don't get a 2 million dollar salary increase. But the fact is. They can't stop it. Not all of it anyways...

Answer 7

I'm an Atheist so dis-pissing Religion okay with me.