Just seems strange to ask a community that “may” have had the most to say about it. Approaching environmentalists; or law enforcement agencies – that’s a natural fit.

Anyhoo, as you say, maybe they were just trying to be careful…

I’ll take it they were simply trying to be as careful as they could, making sure it wouldn’t be an issue. If the Jewish community as a whole (or whoever it was they spoke with exactly) said it was OK, why would they think any differently? One person gets up in arms about it and now there’s a big outrage? People love drama.

Thanks for referring the post. Just a couple of points, thanks:

While blogging is a part of my business make-up, I do a lot more. However, if you wish a more “authoritve” look at it, try respected journalist Aimee Picchi, who connects the dots even more:

http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/company-news/audis-super-bowl-ad-blunder-green-police-have-nazi-history/19337683/

One final thing. In their response to the matter, Audi said they approached a number of parties *before* the ads ran, including the Jewish community. If a red flag hadn’t come up during their initial research, why would a car manufacturer approach the Jewish community about an environmentally-friendly car?

Thanks,

Danny.