The controversy over ads on the side of buses placed by atheist groups has now moved to Des Moines, Iowa. WHO-TV News reported Wednesday that DART, the agency which operates buses in the city, is removing ads already on buses reading: "Don't believe in God? You are not alone." Even though conservative Christian ministers in the area have no objections to DART running the ads, DART acted after receiving a number of phone calls from individuals who were offended. DART says its advertising commission never approved them. Iowa Atheists and Freethinkers will receive a full refund of ad fees they paid. [Thanks to Scott Mange for the lead.]
UPDATE: The Des Moines Register reported Friday that DART has decided to put the ads back up, and to update its advertising policies to make clear that only ads that are obscene or profane will be banned.
