Amid complaints over conservative group's Tebow ad, CBS willing to air other advocacy spots

NEW YORK (AP) - CBS continues to draw heat for its decision to allow a Super Bowl ad funded by the conservative Christian group Focus on the Family.

By: Associated Press | WNCT-On Your Side
Published: January 27, 2010

NEW YORK (AP) - CBS continues to draw heat for its decision to allow a Super Bowl ad funded by the conservative Christian group Focus on the Family.
CBS says it has received numerous e-mails -- critical and supportive -- since a coalition of women's groups began a protest campaign Monday against the ad. It says it will accept other advocacy ads if they are "responsibly produced."
The 30-second ad will recount the story of Pam Tebow's pregnancy in 1987. Tebow says she was encouraged to get an abortion after getting sick during a mission trip. She later gave birth to Tim Tebow, a college football standout who won the 2007 Heisman Trophy.
In 2004, CBS was criticized by many liberal organizations for rejecting an ad by the United Church of Christ highlighting the UCC's welcoming stance toward gays and others who might feel shunned by more conservative churches.
A Focus on the Family spokesman calls the ad "inspirational" and says it will run during the pre-game coverage and during the game.