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I made a (small) donation to the Atheist Bus Ad campaign, though I don’t live in London. The fact that the campaign was successful enough to spread to other parts of the UK means that I’ll be on the lookout – camera at ready!
For some reason the video at that link doesn’t work well at all … it never gets past the first few seconds.
Here’s the exact same report on Reuter’s own website
http://www.reuters.com/news/video?videoId=96542
Thanks Christopher.
The Atheist Foundation of Australia have attempted to place similar ads and are now involved in legal fights because most of the ads were not allowed either by the bus company (state owned) or the advertising company. It seems that we atheists must start funding these legal fights as the religious lobby groups seem to have limitless funds when it comes to funding legal issues.
I asked Ariane Sherine to marry me. She said “yes” but I think it was to shut me up. Does anyone know what I should do with this bridal gown I planned on wearing? Where is romance nowadays!
The Freethought Association of Canada has also started a campaign to do advertisements similar to the ones done in London.
You can donate or get more info at:
http://www.atheistbus.ca
http://www.freethoughtassociation.ca
With national media coverage here:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20090116.ATHEIST16/TPStory/?query=atheist