What do you think about this recently pulled ad opposing homophobic Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC)?

The question it seemingly intends to raise is: "Why is Senator DeMint's anti-gay sentiment acceptable?"

He's advocating that gay individuals should not be allowed to be teachers.

The ad raises this question by drawing a parallel between anti-gay sentiment and rhetoric versus anti-Semitic sentiment and rhetoric.

Watch after the jump.

What if Sen. Jim DeMint said Jews should not teach in public schools?

DeMint is arguing that the ad falsely implies that he's anti-Semitic.

Is that what's being conveyed here?

And as ThinkProgress notes, isn't DeMint just further proving the ad's point? That while being anti-Semitic is clearly frowned upon, being anti-gay is acceptable?

What's your Instinct?

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written by Bill K., July 31, 2012

There is absolutely no way anyone could construe this ad to be accusing DeMint of antisemitism. What BS!!!! It's a good ad!

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written by Ron Donaghe, July 31, 2012

It's clear as a bell that the ad shows that when a politician is anti-gay its acceptable. And it simply raises the question that if it's not acceptable for a politician to anti-semitic, why is it okay to be anti-gay? I would not have pulled the ad but increased its presence in the media.

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written by DDavis, July 31, 2012

It's an ad that shows his homophobia. Nothing else. Should NOT have been pulled.

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