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« on: October 27, 2010, 05:45:52 PM »
As opposed to just PPBs.

Yes, aslong as 'special interests' aren't allowed to air them as well.
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« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2010, 05:51:23 PM »
No. At least with PPBs you know when they're on, so you can take steps to avoid them. It would also increase the power of money in politics; not a good thing.

Besides, with the BBC taking up share a large share of the audience it wouldn't be very practical as the BBC does not show adverts for anything other than the BBC.
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« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2010, 05:54:29 PM »
No, but I think that PPBs should be longer. Maybe 15 minutes or so.
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« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2010, 05:58:07 PM »
Quote from: Andrew Cuomo on October 27, 2010, 05:54:29 PM
No, but I think that PPBs should be longer. Maybe 15 minutes or so.

Probably a better idea. Akin to that 30-minute "infomercial" Obama did in November 2008.
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« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2010, 06:48:40 PM »
Absolutely.  It's shocking how many restrictions on free speech a country like the UK has.
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« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2010, 07:48:09 PM »
Quote from: The Real Dave Spart on October 27, 2010, 05:51:23 PM
It would also increase the power of money in politics; not a good thing.

The Conservatives would, probably, beg to differ.
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« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2010, 08:18:06 PM »
No. Horrible idea.
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