An Open Letter to Disney CEO Robert Iger

Dear Mr. Iger,

I, and many other Christians, find the program GCB on Disney/ABC deeply offensive. I’m personally requesting that you take it off the air.

When I worked for Disney in the early ’80s, the company had very strict policies about treating “guests” with respect. The “cast member” was considered a more important part of the show than the food or the attractions. If a cast member had asked a guest if his wife was a good Christian b**** (mother dog), he would not have remained employed for 10 minutes.

Has company policy changed? Is Disney/ABC not part of Disney?

In years past, the major studios voluntarily adhered to the Motion Picture Code requirement, “No film or episode may throw ridicule on any religious faith.” This was not written to favor Christianity, but to uphold the value of human life and faith. I have no problem with serious open debate over the tenants of different faiths, but ridicule is demeaning. It labels a group of humans as something less than human. I’d be horrified if Disney/ABC started demeaning Jewish women as mother dogs. Shortly before my birth the demeaning of Jews led to unspeakable horrors.

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rpaul20988

This seems to be the politically correct error. Nothing is off limits except what they choose for you. Is the woman in the white house one of these christians? TV now is far worse than the Playboy channel ever was and it was blocked but we dont seem to need the Playboy we have Primetime now.
- Evermyrtle
  
  Christians should take a good look at what Disney is promoting before taking their children there, We should boycott Disney. I would not take my child there because that would be the same as condoning their anti-Christian policies.
- Rich
  
  All need to know that Disney has a wide Socialist and Liberal agenda. Remember they always start with our children for their indoctrination. I think Zionica should vet Romney and his relationship with Disney and Obama's financial friends as well. It's like trying to connect the dots of non-Christians most of the time. As a start I assume almost everyone agrees that Romney had much to do with Bain & Company. continued >
Dora

It seems anyone is fair game and especially women. Bill Mahar should have been kicked off the air long ago. It is obvious these people do not like women no matter who/where they are. Time for women to stand up and their menfolk with them.
We do have a voice. God is watching what we do.
- RevelationAlive
  
  Proper respect for women has been lacking for many many years but the hatred for Christians is what we're dealing with. The conviction of the heart, especially when you are denying God with every fiber of your being, is unbearable so you attack – imagine walking by a fence with a ficious angry dog – you should be able to see Bill's face on that dog – but God is our protective fense – they can't get to us.
- Evermyrtle
  
  These people truly respect women, when they need something out of us!!!
bull

everyone needs to remember*** we all have a Mother and stand up for her no matter what.
- Evermyrtle
  
  We are in the age mentioned in GOD'S WORD as "perilous times" just before the "RETURN OF JESUS CHRIST!"
  
  Mark 13:8-13
  8. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles; there are the beginnings of sorrows;
  9. But take heed to yourselves, for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues you shall be beaten: and you shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for testimony against them.
  10. And the gospel must first be published among all nations.
  11. But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what you shall speak, neither do you premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak you: for it is not you that speak, but the HOLY GHOST.
  12. Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father, the son; and children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to b put to death.
  13. And you shall be hatedof all men for my name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved
Ken H

I canceled all plans to ever take any of my children to Disney World or Disney Land. Since the Illuminati has gotten their hands on Disney it is no longer an innocent entertainment place for Christian's or young people.
There are too many other good theme parks that are not working (Directly or indirectly) at tearing down the morals of our society.
Even the Disney channel has taken to presenting garbage to the young minds. No matter what Walt Disney did in his personal life, he tried to entertain the young, and old, without taking away the younger peoples innocents and wonder.
I'm very disappointed in Disney…!
- Esteban Cafe
  
  "Illuminati"? Yikes. Sir, the general dumbing down of world morality probably has less to do with Tri-lateralists and scheming cabals and more to do with the poor choices by those of us no longer concerned with delayed gratification. People still have choice…they're just making poor choices.
  
  Abandonment of Christian pricinples–the author cites them throughout the article–means that there are no 'rules' in peoples' heads when they make choices. That is, they make choices based on how they feel, prurient interest (Natural Man) and other non-principle based feelings.
  
  Once Disney abandoned Judeo/Christian-based principles then anything is possible, as we plainly see.
  
  I agree with the bulk of commentators on this site: It is apparently about money. If/when I have an opportunity to go to Disneyland, I will make a different choice, in response to theirs. Sad. My chilcren would have loved to see it.
  - Patriot
    
    Agree – we had stopped visiting Disney World years ago when they first supported the alternate lifestyle – being exposed to that garbage at what is supposed to have been a family venue, is disgraceful. Moreover, we refuse to buy ANYTHING Disney: videos, toys, games, clothing, etc. I wouldn't even buy a Brother sewing machine because of its connection to Disney. Instead, bought a Baby Lock Ellisimo Gold. I wouldn't be involved in anything Disney because of their anti family values since Walt passed away.
- msjallen
  
  Yes, it is really sad when we as parents and grandparents have to check out the Disney Channel to make sure our children and grandchildren are allowed to watch it. There are many Disney produce shows our grandchildren are not allowed to watch.
Grumpy Old Man

The best vote is the Dollar it is what they understand and only thing that has any relevance to them.
- ceejay
  
  YES lets do that before our CURRENCY has MICKEY MOUSE'S face on it and completely loses its VALUE.
Chester

WELL WELL It seems that HOLLYWOOD & DISNEY is KNEELING & answering to a MULTI-BILLIONAIRE'S REQUEST
that HE made back a YEAR AGO. That HOLLYWOOD start making movies to FALL IN LINE with THIS GOVERNMENT'S
STANDARDS "TO FALL IN LINE WITH THE SHERIA BELIEF'S. THINK about AMERICA what use to be is NO MORE this
GOVERNMENT is trying there BEST TO BRAIN WASH "US" & OUR CHILDREN so that the MORALS are GONE. Because
look at the WORLD of YESTERYEAR and KNOW LOOK AT IT TODAY… THE MORALS HAVE BEEN SHOT TO ________!!
WALT DISNEY would roll over in HIS GRAVE IF IT WERE possible. Mainly this IS A NO NO FROM WHAT HE WANTED..
He would close the parks and shut down production's WORLD WIDE.. DISNEY & HOLLYWOOD USE TOO BE CLEAN
BUT NO MORE!!!!!! Thanks to this administration and MONEY TALKS from a CERTAIN MEGA MEGA ZILLIONAIRE!!
THINK AMERICA… Let's CLEAN IT UP.. And VOTE FOR A CHANGE…
PaulthePatriot

I think what Grumpy Old Man is saying, if you want to get their attention, then the majority of the people need to boycott these places and hit them where it hurts . . . their financial ledgers. They make millions off of us citizens. I've never been and never plan to visit or go to any of the Disney theme parks. And as far as our polical machine, Tom said it best, WE THE PEOPLE have to let the democrats know that we won't tolerate anymore of their attempting to control our lives and vote them out this November . . . God Save America!
- Evermyrtle
  
  AMEN! That is the best tool we can use against them. Let them know that Christians have some pull after all. We need to stand together against evil, anywhere that it is present, anywhere it shows it's dirty face!!! Especially when our children are involved.
GWjr

Disney was never a personal favorite, even back in the 50's. A bunch of sharp hucksters, then as now, they are proof that some of us can be easily fooled into thinking that private business is always praiseworthy, just by virtue of being private. That said, I steer well clear of their theme parks (except once when I went to a convention there), and probably most of their entertainment fare (though I don't make a personal THING out of checking whether a particular entity is Disney or not). Not calling for a big boycott, but just suggesting there is a life out there not including Mickey Mouse Values (whatever gets you the biggest buck under current cultural conditions). YMMV, of course!
Scarface

Let's start to vote with our dollars and probably for the first time in Disney's history a very negative history has begun, start to boycott all things Disney!
Alex

It seems that those who demand of us tolerance and exhort us to be diverse are anything but. While we are called "haters" they spew their hatred towards us aggressively and offensively. Look who are the real haters. The concept of grace can be so threatening to some people.
Linda F.

If I'm offended by something – whether it be a TV show, a movie, a song, etc. – I simply don't watch it or listen to it. If more and more people would become offended over something like this, and if they refused to watch this garbage, then said garbage would be taken off of the air.

Offended by it? Don't watch it.

It's as simple as that.
- http://rationalresponses.blogspot.com/ Jeff Dixon
  
  It is as simple as that. You are being a voice of reason today.
- msjallen
  
  Right, Linda, but one should take it another step by letting the producer know why one would not watch this psuedo Christian program. There are too many mindless people who love this type of show because of their lack of knowledge of God and His Word. I will take it a step further to say that many churches are very similar to what they portray on that program and after reading about it I only watched 10 minutes of it last night just to see what it was. Totally disgusting. Disney has gone beyond anything Walt or his son would have produced in so many TV and movies that they should not even use the name Disney.
  - Evermyrtle
    
    Linda,and Msjallen you are both right, If we do not look out our children, who will. Tell them exactly how we feel about this evil aimed at our children.
- Evermyrtle
  
  We must take a stand against any evil that is promoted and other people can be fooled into taking any kind of a par in. We can't just sit back and say nothing. GOD expect us to speak out and warn people of evil that is available just for the taking and the results of taking a part in it.
Chris

Funny how the Christians don't object to guns. Funny how Christians shoot small animals for fun. Funny how nobody objects to graphic images of people being shot on TV every night. Funny how nobody objects when invade Iran.

But whines like crazy about how people talk about religion. I think your priorities are completely wrong.
- OldCyeKoe
  
  So, isn't it nice that it is a free country – at least it sort of used to be.
- Leo
  
  Hey Chris – what's wrong with the guns ???? " Funny how Christians shoot small animals for fun " ???? What a imbecile …. It's call HUNTING , you liberal moron . And how about " small animals " you are eating every day ? Chickens for example ? Or " little helpless fish " ?
  We have GOD giving rights to protect ourselves , our families and friends .How you is going to do that without guns ? Cos criminals always have guns .
  And , by the way , " graphic images of people being shot on TV every night " – it's yours liberal hosts who put this garbage on TV .
- Bobseeks
  
  Funny how dilbert forgets that gun ownership is a right in this country and necessary to keep the atheists from murdering us, funny how he forgets that hunting is a legitimate activity engaged in by real men (with whom he has nothing in common), funny how he forgets that atheists object to everything that doesn't fit in with their perverted views, funny how he forgets that atheists have murdered hundreds of millions in their abortion mills, concentration camps, gulags, and forced labor camps. Funny how he forgets that we have not even invaded iran (you truly are stupid dilbert) and that it will be the atheist maobama who will most likely be in charge of that if it happens.
  - KnowTheTruthToday
    
    One thing he doesn't object to: That is living in a country and enjoying the benefits that has been obtained by people using guns and weapons to secure our land. Typical atheist – just a whiner and a leech enjoying the benefits that others have provided while whining about how they were secured. What a loser.
- Evermyrtle
  
  Do you really and truly know some Christians?? Do you know how to recognize one? Because they say they are Christians??? No, no, no, no! That will fool you every time. You know Christian by how they believe in what GOD teaches an how they live by the same standards. That is how you know a Christian!!!
- Nancy Sternberg
  
  Don't answer to this person. He is looking more foolish as he goes.
- Keith
  
  Chris you must be very young, the things you list are not comparable. Demonizing people and their religion is a far cry from violence on TV, or to be pro gun or not. A more recent comparison would be the way some people treated Black people when I was a child. Then Blacks were seen as dumb, lazy, thieves, criminals that were less than human and not to be trusted.
  When you cross the line and start demeaning people, it is the worst kind of bullying.
Pete

People should learn the difference between "tenets" and "tenants". and also between "lose" and "loose." There is way too much of this sort of thing going on everywhere, and too (not to) much of it on the internet. All fell asleep in English class.
- GreenEyedMare
  
  Thank you Pete!
  This lazy semi-literacy is the result of years of "dumbing-down" the schools to up the graduation rates, resulting in high-school graduates who can't read or write properly. This began way back in the 70's, when excellence was dumbed-down to simply pass to the next grade. Along with the lost art of critical thinking, TRUE American history (which has been replaced by revisionist/politically-motivated 'history'), English, spelling and proper grammar are no longer taught in most public schools. We of the 60's were the last classes properly educated in public schools. No wonder our country is declining.
Godisalive

What would happen if the show had been "GMB" (Good Muslim B******)? So why is is okay to mock Christianity? The saddest part is that the majority of those who claim to be Christians don't say a word. In fact, many of them probably watch it & think it's hilarious. The people in our congregration sure don't.
- Kelly Kafir
  
  Oh CAIR would be suing and they would be rioting and killing people in the streets! That is why the media will not TOUCH anything that is perceived as negative about Muslims.
- eVERMYRTLE
  
  Muslim Islamist mock Christianity because they cannot not stop it. makes no difference how hard they try. It simply cannot be done. JESUS CHRIST AND HIS FOLLOWERS ARHE HERE TO STAY!
- keyboardshark
  
  Godisalive says: "What would happen if the show had been "GMB" (Good Muslim B******)?"
  
  You make a great point, Godisalive. Why is it that the entertainment industry (translation: liberal propagandists) feel they can mock Christians, yet groups that fit their agenda, such as gays, Muslims, atheists, evolutionists or Global Warming Alarmists, they would never dare mock? I think the answer is obvious.
http://www.kidon.com/media-link MalikTous

What, is the channel selector broken on your cable box or TV? If you don't like the program, change the channel – or turn off the set and find a book or go online! GCB is harmless and if its ads bring Disney money, I say let it broadcast. Prudes are much more 'offencive' to me, it's why I reject the 700 Club or other televangelist scamsters. I change the channel or turn the set off.
- Gordon
  
  And I reject your inability to spell correctly!
- mesaman
  
  Malik, you are not of this nation, perhaps not of this planet. It is plain to see you and your atheist friends are more comfortable in front of a nude statue, worshiping a bull, or chanting to the moon. Your wavelength is closer to a outer space alien than a human being with principles.
- Bobseeks
  
  I guess that the concept of cultural degradation doesn't register on your low wattage brain. The fact is, once a culture begins to rot, it becomes weak and eventually fails with disastrous consequences for the citizens. If we continue to allow our culture to mock the Church that once made it great and then lift up those "values" that lead to depravity, then we will continue to see the USA slide towards a point where it no longer can hold together as a nation. While the Church sometimes fails to perform as it should, it is always better than the vermin who oppose it.
- Evermyrtle
  
  Do you think just turning the "Select butten" to off, will prevent your children or grandchildren or any children you might not want to view such filth, will work? It is up to those who care to make some attempt to stop it. If it doesn't work at preventing we won't be able to say ,"I never did anything to stop it." We do the very best we can as we follow our Savior and that is all HE requires of us.
- KnowTheTruthToday
  
  In case you don't comprehend what is being said: I think that is what is being suggested – turning it off for good – would you like to participate?
http://twitter.com/lambsev11 @lambsev11

There was a time when all our "entertainment was on the front porch or around the fire place. No one needed a microphone. The question I have is did the Lord actually know something when He gave Moses and the children of israel the second commandment? Images more than any other medium bring us into the realm of fantasy. The idols of canaan and the gentile world, even today are just that fantasies. Walt Disney even titled arguably his most famous cartoon "Fantasis." We get what we pay for. I say why pay for images when I can sing, dance, play a guitar, write a poem or a song? No imagery needed, only imagination. __
http://twitter.com/lambsev11 @lambsev11

So many typos above, sorry…

There was a time when all our "entertainment" was on the front porch or around the fire place. No one even needed a microphone. The question I have is did the Lord actually know something when He gave Moses and the children of Israel the second commandment? Images more than any other medium bring us into the realm of fantasy. The idols of Canaan and the gentile world, even today are just that: fantasies. Walt Disney even titled argueably his most famous cartoon "Fantasia." We get what we pay for. I say why pay for images when I can sing, dance, play a guitar, write a poem or a song? No imagery needed, only imagination. __
ONTIME

It always amazes me how the language changes and who decides what is proper when speaking or who co-opts words and then places a PC contexts on their use. The Deemers don't like being called jackasses but that is what they were once proud to be called, obstinance was a vitrtue but now it hurts their image because many would rather hug a elephant than kiss a ass, the old term for a hybrid animal.
GCB is a slight the way it is percieved and had I refered to my wife as a GCB, I can tell you marriage would have been considerably more difficult, I know of no women who like men to refer to them as a bit** in normal conversation but the jokes abound in both sexes by the use of the word. I am not comfortable applying that term in many cases and especially to women I respect……doesn't mean the word should be banned or condoned in all cases and you can still find these words in the dictionary.
- Evermyrtle
  
  No it should not be banned except when it is used improperly, remember if I am a bitch, then you must be "a dog" that is if you are a male human. If you are a woman and refer to another woman as a b—h you surely are one, too.
FedUpWithPerverts

It's time to boycotte Disney and show them where the financial power truly is. Perhaps then, and only then, will they apologize and learn who their client base is. Perhaps they'll only have gays, lesbians and transgendered people parading all over their acreage. That'd serve them all right. Of course they'd have to hose down the place with chlorox afterwards.
A. Reginald

Disney began its decline the moment Michael Eisner took the lead, and its bee going down hill ever since. And it's not because Eisner was Jew, it was becaus Eisner was a bad Jew. He forgot the wonderful heritage from which he sprang and sulied it beyond belief!
- Cartoonicus
  
  THANK YOU!!!
  How many times have I said it. Michael Eisner Ruined Disney.
  The question is: Will Bob Iger have the guts to do anything about it?
48kindagal

Super article. I no longer purchase anything Disney. Disneyland is way over-rated and more expensive than it is worth. Their movies and tv programs always contain at least some subtle sexual overtones geared toward children. I wish that my grandchildren were not allowed to watch some of the things that they are. I have made them turn some things off. Disney is just not the Disney that we once knew. It started turning when Michael Eisner was the head of it and it's gone downhill progressively ever since.
http://aol.com Ed in Florida

Walt Disney would be mortified if he saw what his company has turned into. The Disney company is now run by degenerates. I am glad my kids have seen Disney before it turned into what is is becoming. I will not take my grandchildren to Disney. I have my standards.
http://www.Jesusandtim.org Tim Berends

If Christians killed those who offended them like the Muslims do, Disney would not have done this. Jesus said followers of His would be hated by the world. Payday's coming.
MontieR

Disney and all the other mega corporations lost their collective souls to the their God, the almighty Dollar.
I had my cable shut off simply because I got tired of trying to explain why it's ok on TV and NOT ok in life.
I have 6 children and have raised them to know right from wrong. They understand compassion but also have common sense.
Even my 13 year old questions the stupidity coming from Washington.
They have ALL read and understand what the constitution is and how if you have enough money you can ignore it. The absolute amorality of corporate America is mind boggling. Corporate America is a disease that has killed us we just don't understand it yet. As for Disney they haven't been worth ANY of my money in 20 years or more.
David

Sigh….time to rent a brain. Don't like what's on TV? Turn it off (or change the channel)! Don't like Disneyland or Disney World? Don't go! Don't like the song on the radio? Turn it off (or change the station!) but don't tell others what they can and can't do. Enough already!
- keyboardshark
  
  That's not the issue, David. The issue is that general audiences, which include children, are able to view these type of programs, and children also attend the Disney parks. Why does Disney feel that they have to mock a certain group of people (Christians) in order to provide 'entertainment'? They don't mock gays or atheists. Why should they mock anyone? That is an immature substitute for real entertainment. I guess they must be too juvenile to think up a sensible idea. There has to be some kind of standard of decency when disseminating programs available to the general public, or when operating an entertainment park that caters to children.
  
  If you feel you have to watch the trash, get a cable service that feeds it to you, but it shouldn't be broadcast to general audiences. Now, a song on the radio may be a different story, as it does not involve images, and each station usually makes it clear what their format is, but here again there needs to be at least a minimum standard of decency.
- Dennis
  
  Funny you should say that.Why dont the liberal,socialist,communist ,democrat,secular world we have today do the same thing when it comes to christians and our beliefs? It should be both ways right? but of course its not at all.I also find ironic that a jewish owned and controled company is attacking christianity.Well i actually dont but most christians should be.Since they think jews are YHWHs (GOD) chosen and do his bidding.
  - KnowTheTruthToday
    
    Where is this word found in the Bible YHWHs
    - Cartoonicus
      
      It's a Hebrew Word. It's not actualy in any english Bible. Roughely tranlated it simply means "God" or "The Lord"
- KnowTheTruthToday
  
  If you read carefully that is what is being suggested – no one is telling anyone what to watch – watch what you like – but some are saying their money will not go to support it – now don't you think they have that right?
- Cartoonicus
  
  You're Missing the Point.
  Disney like any other company is a business who wants to make money. If they want our dollars they have to be willing to give us what we want and that means we have to tell them.
  
  For instance: I wish McDonalds would bring back the "Super-Double-Chocolate-Bacon Burger". They'll never do it if they don't hear from their customers. It's simple capitalism.
  
  AND WHILE YOU"RE AT IT DISNEY BRING BACK 2D MOVIES!
Rich

continued > Margaret C. Whitman was a VP at Bain & Company, the California finance co-chair for the 2008 Mitt Romney presidential campaign, and the SVP for the Walt Disney Company. Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP is the lobby firm for the Walt Disney Company. Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP was the lobby firm for Bain
- Rich
  
  Capital. Vernon E. Jordan Jr. is of counsel at Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP, an honorary trustee at the Brookings Institution (think tank), Valerie B. Jarrett’s great uncle, a director at the American Friends of Bilderberg (think tank), and a 2008 Bilderberg conference participant (think tank)._Thomas S. Foley is a partner at Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (think tank), and an executive committee member for the Trilateral Commission (think tank)._Martin S. Feldstein is a director at the Trilateral Commission (think tank), was a director at the Council on Foreign Relations (think tank), and a 2008 Bilderberg conference participant (think tank)._OK, so now who do we vote for anybody but Obama? Is that the answer the Republican establishment wants us to swallow? Maybe all this means is we get to vote for Obama light in Romney and we had no choice because he is the chosen one as Obama was.
Eagle

Walt Disney, is rolling over in his grave at what he worked so hard to build is being run into the ground by a bunch a trash. I remember some of the shows we watched on Disneyland on Sunday evening. They were great. They have lost that. All they do now is produce crap. But then, what do you expect when you see who runs it.
- Cartoonicus
  
  Make John Lasseter C.E.O. Then maybe we'll seethings start to get better.
G-Mom

None of my children/ grandchildren or great grands will be going to Disney land or Disney World. How sad that the creeps running it are so evil. But evil is fun isn't Mr. Eisner? Just make kids immune to it.
- Evermyrtle
  
  This is the stand that all Christians will take., weather they are parents or not.
Mary

Everyone should BOYCOTT Disney!!! Hit them where it hurts!!! Their bottomline!
Candide43130

Do people still watch ABC? The only people I hear talking about the show are the people who are or expected to be offended by it. Just say no to bad TV.
mesaman

In the past few decades Disney and his ultimate conglomerate have feasted on the childish notions of the public. And in all this time he and it have failed to make any substantial contribution to make the world more stable, or people more responsible. True, the corporation has cost several thousand people their lives in suggesting love conquers the beast, that animals will recognize this love and not respond by destroying them (love a polar bear all you want but be able to outrun it). True his conglomerate has made billions off the capricious, whimsical and childish people. And for the love of country, the enjoyment of the public, or the entertainment of the children? NO! If it doesn't turn a healthy profit, it won't be used. Want to talk about Disney Productions donations to charities? I'm watching. In short, Disney is a money grabbing, enormous corporation designed to live off the guileless consumer at their expense. Nothing more.
Cartoonicus

But that's practicaly every company.