Re: Advertising to Kids (was Re: Science has a new Martyr)

[Marc Erickson]

: > I think it's time we limited the advertising of alcoholic beverages as
well -
: > as was done with cigarettes many years ago.  The beer spots on TV for
example,
: > are aimed directly at under age kids.
:
: For the sake of argument - so what?
:
: The insidiousness of advertising aside, instead of sheltering children
: and continuing to promote the morality of innocence, why not use it
: instead as an opportunity to teach children about advertising and
: choices?

A good idea - but most people aren't smart enough to do it.

BTW, alcohol advertising is restricted in B.C.


Marc