OT: Car advertising - Something to ponder

[vze28h54@verizon.net (Chris)]

At 10:10 PM 01/20/2003 -0500, Neal wrote:
> > >I find it strange that car advertisements on TV always show cars
> > >speeding or
> > >doing other things that are illegal.
>
>While I would definitely classify this kind of advertising as unfortunate,
>or maybe even a bit irresponsible, it is truly sad that there are huge
>lawsuits about this kind of stuff.
>
>Think of your favorite movie. I would bet money that, in the movie you've
>just named, there is at least one illegal, unnatural, or

(snip)

>  Does this mean you go out and do it? I doubt it...and I hope not.

Movies are fantasy and are presented that way.  Advertising is not only 
supposed to be truthful, it should not mislead about capabilities.
The kid in the Trans-Am probably didn't have a clue about vehicle dynamics. 
His actions were not the brightest of the year Why make him think a car can 
do something when it can't.

>When will people start taking responsibility for their actions?

Does that include product manufacturers?

Chris