Victoria’s Secret and their toned down pornography

By: American Decency Staff

Is Victoria's Secret toning down as they stated they would be on February 28, 2008? https://americandecency.org/main.php?f=updates_new/2008/February/02.28a.08 Has Victoria’s Secret returned to marketing with the harder edge as we have often times seen in earlier years at our local malls? We believe so. 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. Disclaimer: I provide a link below. These are posted (below) to give evidence of how Victoria's Secret and Lakes Mall – CBL Associates & Properties headquartered in Chattanooga, TN are displaying lingerie in a public shopping mall. https://americandecency.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Lakes-Mall-V-S-Document.pdf 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 "set" 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 "celebrate" sharing your naked body with predatory strangers is a continued effort to legitimize pornography and prostitution, always pandered by PP (Planned Parenthood). 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 now by clicking on the following link: https://americandecency.org/take_action_form.php?msg_id=92 Or use the following information to assist you: Contact information: CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. Charles Lebovitz – Chairman and CEO Email: charles_lebovitz@cblproperties.com 2030 Hamilton Place Blvd., Ste. 500 Chattanooga, TN 37421-6000 Phone: 423-855-0001 Fax: 423-490-8390 Toll Free: 800-333-7310 Email:  info@cblproperties.com CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. Katie Reinsmidt Vice President – Corporate Communications and Investor Relations 423-490-8301 katie_reinsmidt@cblproperties.com Lakes Mall Mr. Michael Hagen, Lakes Mall Manager 5600 Harvey St Muskegon, MI 49444 (231) 798-7154 michael_hagen@cblproperties.com Contact: Victoria's Secret Sharen Turney, CEO 4 Limited Pkwy. East Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 Phone: 614-577-7111 Fax: 614-577-7047 email: http://www2.victoriassecret.com/html/custsrvc/contact/comments/ Email service@victoriassecret.com =========================== SAMPLE LETTER TO VICTORIA'S SECRET Dear Modesty, public civility and decency remain character qualities that millions of American mothers and fathers uphold and strive to instill in their children. We cherish our youth. We work hard to provide good examples, attempting to teach them to discern between good and bad – right and wrong – decent and indecent. We are alarmed, undermined, and upset when we take our family to the local mall and are confronted with aggressive sexual advertising on Victoria's Secret window and wall displays. Your public advertisements continue to be offensive. I urge you to discontinue your use of erotic, pornographic wall and window displays in mall stores, in your publications, and television ads. Sincerely, ============================== If you have investments in any of the following 10 mutual funds then you have dollars supporting Victoria’s Secret (Limited Brands). You may want to consider transferring to THE TIMOTHY PLAN – morally screened mutual funds that have zero tolerance for investments in Victoria’s Secret or any other company linked to pornography or anti-family entertainment. You can contact www.timothyplan.com Forward this email onto other concerned friends JANUS TWENTY FUND Janus Forty Fund INVESTMENT COMPANY OF AMERICA VANGUARD MID-CAP INDEX FUND VANGUARD TOTAL STOCK MARKET INDEX FUND JANUS FUND VANGUARD 500 INDEX FUND VANGUARD SELECTED VALUE FUND COLLEGE RETIREMENT EQUITIES FUND-STOCK ACCOUNT AMERICAN CENTURY GROWTH FUND ============================================================== Take action! Victoria's Secret CBL Properties: https://americandecency.org/take_action_form.php?msg_id=92 ====================================================== If you benefit from our email alerts, I encourage you to show your tangible support. Bill Your support is important to our ability to make a difference. Donate online at: https://secure4.afo.net/ada/donate.php ———————————————————– American Decency Association Bill Johnson, President P.O. Box 202 Fremont, MI 49412 ph: 231-924-4050 https://americandecency.org http://www.twitter.com/billwjohnson

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