Truth in Advertising
On the government website concerning the laws about truth in advertising it says: When consumers see or hear an advertisement, whether it’s on the Internet, radio or television, or anywhere else, federal law says that ad must be truthful, not misleading, and, when appropriate, backed by scientific evidence. What constitutes an ad? According to the website of legal definitions: Advertising is the act or practice of attracting public notice and attention. So where is the Federal Trade Commission when we need them? The newspapers have been filled with evidence of false claims that are attempting to attract the attention of voters. Anyone who claims that politics is not a business needs to explain the enormous amounts of money that are being spent in electing officials who will carry out an agenda helpful to donors. Where do we see false claims that are attempting to attract our attention. Well, let's start at the top. Trump says things that are false virtually everyday. Accor...