Victoria’s Secret: a stroll through our mall

By: American Decency Staff

Personal note: We took a stroll through our local mall (Lakes Mall, Muskegon, MI)  recently to see how Victoria’s Secret is marketing their product as we approach the summer months. Disclaimer: The enclosed image is somewhat obscured. We provide this link only to document our concerns. https://americandecency.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/victoria-secret-5-2011.pdf We were sadly disappointed. Express your thoughts at: https://americandecency.org/take_action_form.php?msg_id=100 Some may think this frivolous.  We don’t.   The mall attracts many young people.  Placing scantily clad models with seductive expressions and appearances SEDUCES.  It also communicates that this is how women are to look – seductive. The essence of beauty and femininity is not found in perfectly proportioned body parts and the degradation of women for the pleasure of men. Nationally noted author, researcher and speaker, Dr. Judith Reisman states it this way: [http://www.drjudithreisman.com] “Virulent pornography will continue to spread until people understand erotic displays in their proper context. Any PUBLIC display of PRIVATE erotic behavior endangers the life, health and welfare of the person displaying as well as the life, health and welfare of the “setâ€Â or group that person represents (commonly women). This is both historically and cross culturally established — and it is common sense. Still, millions of ninnies are regularly conned by the fantasy that private, intimate space conduct–safe only with ones beloved or trusted other–can be casually displayed in public space to millions of strangers, including potential predators-without dire consequences. The “celebrateâ€Â sharing your naked body with predatory strangers is a continued effort to legitimize pornography and prostitution, …  Judith Reisman, PhD It is irresponsible to display pornography at the local mall!   Moms and Dads, grandmothers and grandfathers need to oppose indecency/pornography wherever it is found – certainly that includes the local mall. Take Action: (1) Don’t spend a single dollar with Victoria’s Secret/The Limited or its subsidiaries. (The Limited owns Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, White Barn Candle Company, Express). Urge others to do the same. (2) Contact us for a Victoria’s Secret bumper sticker and display it in a prominent place – like your bumper. Bumper Sticker slogans: A) “Victoria: Keep Your Secrets Coveredâ€Â B) “Victoria’s Dirty Secret:  PORNOGRAPHYâ€Â To request a bumper sticker, call us at:1-888-733-2326 or email:kimberly@americandecency.org (3) CONTACT nation-wide mall developer CBL Properties, The Lakes Mall, & Victoria’s Secret and speak out locally where concerns exist. Click here to send a letter to CBL Properties & Associates https://americandecency.org/take_action_form.php?msg_id=100 Or to send your own personal communication, use the information below. Lakes Mall Manager Mr. Michael Hagen 5600 Harvey St Muskegon, MI 49444(231) 798-7154 email:  michael_hagen@cblproperties.com Michael Lisagor – Assistant General Manager – Lakes Mall Email:  Michael_Lisagor@cblproperties.com Phone: 231.798.7104 Mall Corporate Office CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. CBL Center, Suite 500 2030 Hamilton Place Boulevard Chattanooga, TN 37421-6000 423.855.0001 800.333.7310 email: info@cblproperties.com You can also contact Victoria’s Secret at: Victoria's Secret Stores, LLC Ms. Sharen Turney – CEO 3 Limited Pkwy Columbus OH  43230 Phone: 614-577-7000 Fax: 614-577-7047 Email: STurney@limitedbrands.com Or email: http://www.victoriassecret.com/CustomerService/QuickHelp/ContactUs/CommentsQuestionsorSuggestions Email service@victoriassecret.com The Limited (owns Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, White Barn Candle Company, Express) Leslie Wexner, CEO Three Limited Parkway Columbus, OH 43230 Phone: 614-577-7000 Leslie Wexner – Chairman & CEO of Limited Brands – email: LWexner@limitedbrands.com =================================== Does God Really Care What I Wear? **How do I live Christianly? **How do I pursue holiness in all areas of life? **What is appropriate attire? What is not? **Should the church remain quiet in addressing modesty for fear that an unbeliever would be "turned off" and away from the gospel? A resource that we believe has a very positive impact in addressing these questions, and many more, is Nancy Leigh DeMoss' booklet,  "The Look – does God really care what I wear?" She also has produced via her radio broadcasts a series of cassettes and CDs that carry the same title. To order online: http://secure4.afo.net/ada/store2/index.php?route=product/category&path=26 Or call us at:  888-733-2326 American Decency Association Bill Johnson, President P.O. Box 202 Fremont, MI 49412 ph: 231-924-4050 www.americandecency.

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