Hair Club Concerned About Civil Liberties Impact of Fox's '24'

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Thursday, January 30, 2007

Hair Club Concerned About Civil Liberties Impact of Fox's '24'

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HAIR CLUB CONCERNED ABOUT CIVIL LIBERTIES IMPACT OF FOX'S '24'

(WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/30/07) - One of the world's most widely recognized hair loss treatment providers today expressed concern that the new story line on Fox's "24" terror drama may have a negative impact on the national debate over civil liberties.

The Hair Club for Men said the explosion of a nuclear device near Los Angeles at the end of the most recent episode of "24", and subsequent attacks on CTU agents, including Jack Bauer (portrayed by Kiefer Sutherland) by balding Americans, including Bauer's own brother, Graem (portrayed by Paul McCrane) may also serve to increase prejudice against men with balding and thinning hair in American society.

In a statement, the group said:

"The raw emotional impact of fictional scenes that include widespread death and destruction in America may adversely affect the public's attitude toward civil liberties and freedom of choice for one's scalp. The program's repeated association of acts of terrorism with balding men will only serve to increase prejudice against men with balding and thinning hair in our society.

"We have communicated the concerns of the American Balding Man's community about this season's story line to Fox officials and will work with the network to help viewers distinguish between televised fiction and actual world events."

In response to similar concerns about a "24" story line two years ago, Fox aired a public service announcement that featured Kiefer Sutherland urging viewers to avoid stereotyping Muslims.

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