FBI pulls Faces of Global Terrorism ads after Muslims get offended
After a wave of criticism from politicians, advocacy groups and the public, 46 bus ads featuring photos of wanted terrorists will be taken down within the next few weeks, officials said Tuesday.
The Faces of Global Terrorism ad was criticized for promoting stereotypes of Muslims and painting a broad brush against one group.
The ad is part of a campaign launched earlier this month by the Puget Sound Joint Terrorism Task Force for the U.S. Department of States Rewards for Justice program. It features 16 photos of wanted terrorists sandwiched between the taglines Faces of Global Terrorism and Stop a Terrorist. Save Lives. Up to $25 Million Reward.
Posted by: tipper 2013-06-26 |