I think wnaegele is talking about the "community service" announcement Stana made in the middle of tonight's episode.

I don't think it was necessarily politically motivated, according to this past issue of "Us Weekend" (in which Nathan Fillion made the cover along with other celebs linked with charity work)…

"Starting Monday, four major broadcast networks – ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox – will slip messages about service into more than 60 of your favorite shows: dramas, comedies, and reality alike. It's the centerpiece of I Participate, a multiyear effort led by the Entertainment Industry Foundation – Hollywood's leading charity. Millions will turn this TV inspriration into real-life action next Saturday on Make A Difference Day."

Makes sense to me, since today is Monday :)

Personally, I don't really mind it. Never hurt anyone to help out in their community every once in a while.

Although I can see where you're coming from. If I thought this was pushing an "agenda", it would be irritating to see TV networks trying to force it on us while they have a captive audience.

Again, I think it's a positive thing. Kudos to the entertainment industry for getting the word out. Volunteering is very rewarding, not only for the volunteers, but for the people who benefit :)

This topic is going nowhere nice and I won't have anything more to say after this: how about you not try to politicize this entertainment message board?

I don't see anything wrong with it. If you go to the site it lists a long list of different organizations that help people. The ALA included. (The American Library Association.) You (the viewer) has to decide who you want to help, or if you want to help,  but to assume every organisation has a hidden agenda is an insult to those who do help people want to build a better community.

I kind of like that they are raising awareness of the volunteer communities. I've been a member of Habitat for Humanity for a few years now and it always is a big help when we get more people interested.