General Motors answer to using Sean Hannity as a spokesman

i recognize corporate boilerplate when i see it... god knows, i've written enough of it myself...

----- Original Message ----
From: gm.other@gmexpert.com
To:
Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 12:40:24 PM
Subject: RE: Advertisement Concern


Dear Mr. ,

Thank you for your feedback and comments.

GM is a prominent advertiser in America and to tell our story we advertise across a tremendously wide array of media trying to connect with all customers irrespective of ethnic, religious or political affiliations.

The current promotion on Sean Hannity’s program is not intended to create controversy or support for any political view. Rather, it is designed to generate interest in our world-class lineup of vehicles. Sean Hannity has not been hired as a spokesperson nor is he receiving compensation from GM.

Again, we appreciate your views and thank you for taking the time to contact us.

Sincerely,

General Motors Executive Customer Assistance

my response, which will not make it past the first "delete" button...

Dear Colleague,

Whether or not Mr. Hannity has been hired by General Motors or is receiving compensation from General Motors is beside the point. There is no way that Mr.Hannity can AVOID representing a particular political point of view regardless of the context in which he appears, since he has made it perfectly clear to all and sundry precisely what point of view he subscribes to. Associating GM with Hannity's name, much less his person, speaks volumes about either the lack of sensitivity of GM to the situation in today's United States or GM's intention to communicate its own viewpoint on American politics to the American public by associating itself with Sean Hannity. Either way, it's a foolish p.r. move by a company who doesn't need any more tarnish on its corporate image. Would you let Michael Moore represent you? How about Jon Stewart? I didn't think so.

Sincerely,

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