From: Lizbet Schwartz [liz@newmex.com]
Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 10:45 PM
To: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov

 

9/2002

 

FDA

 

 

Dear Sirs:

 

Courts have the power to change definitions, distort the process of logic and make decisions to benefit their wealthy benefactors.  They have given corporations the rights of persons even though corporations are not persons.  They have defined advertising as “commercial speech”.  They then can expand constitutional protections for advertising.   However, they don’t address the fact that the constitution does not protect the right of persons to injure the health and even destroy lives of other persons.   Advertising is propaganda which is different from speech because propaganda is a powerful tool to manipulate  the buying habits of persons by  distorting, misrepresenting  and hiding  facts.   The facts are that the products they are selling are injurious and dangerous to health and life.

Therefore,  It is of extreme importance that the FDA retain its power to control advertising (“commercial speech”).  Advertising of alcohol and gambling should be restricted.  Advertising tobacco should be banned.   Advertising directed at children should be banned.

 

Sincerely,

 

Liz Schwartz

Arroyo Seco, NM