>>But let's be clear. No one is saying they can't make or sell those things, only that they can't market them to kids.
>>
>>Surely we can agree that children are a special class,
>
>I absolutely do not agree that anyone is a "special class". The very concept goes against everything I believe.

So are you opposed to all laws that treat children differently than adults? Should a child of any age be allowed to drive? to smoke? to drink? to serve in the military? to vote?

What about laws that require parents to provide for their kids in various ways? Isn't that treating children as a special class?

What do you do about the science that says clearly that the portion of the brain responsible for decision-making doesn't finish developing until sometime in the early 20's?


>
>>and that it is reasonable to exert control over what is marketed to them.
>
>It is the responsibility of the parents to raise their children. Part of raising them involves teaching them what marketing and it's manipulative effects are. It's an important life lesson to impart to children because they're going to experience it throughout their lives. Sheltering them from life does them a grave disservice.
>

As children grow and get more into the world, they do experience marketing. But I think it's reasonable to limit the marketing that comes into people's homes, especially that aimed at young children. After all, they are the public's airwaves.

>>Do you have a problem with the laws that prohibit marketing tobacco products to children?
>
>Yes.

Do you have a problem with laws that prohibit selling tobacco to children?

Tamar