Truth In Advertising

  • Friday, November 1, 2024

Catching up with the local "news" on TV is already a challenge, with the barrage of whiny lawyer ads, commercials about ladies' smelly hygiene, and those for erectile dysfunction. Now, viewers are also bombarded with relentless political campaign ads full of promises and accusations.

Wouldn't it be great if the FCC, or the body governing broadcast ethics, mandated verification of campaigners' claims and detailed outlines of their proposed "plans" before allowing these ads to air?

The simple phrase "I approve this message" seems insufficient.

Moreover, for the candidate showcasing her seemingly dilapidated house in a political ad (perhaps to garner sympathy votes?), one might question: if one cannot maintain their own home, how can they be trusted with the stewardship of public funds?

Dale Smith

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