Chapter 10. Q.2

In chapter 10 of Think, there are two passages by two different authors who share their viewpoints on children’s food advertising. Wooton and Liodice both state their arguments on why they take this stance. Liodice states that children should not be limited to the ads that they see on television by the government. The governments’ theory is that if children’s food ads are not regulated on TV, they will become obese and the child obesity rate will rise. These are guidelines that are set by the CPSI. Liodice does not agree with the CPSI guidelines. However, Liodice says that regulating TV ads is a violation of the first amendment in the bill of rights: Freedom of speech, press and religion. Wooton completely agrees with the government regulation of children advertisement because the guidelines that are implemented will help end childhood obesity. I agree with Liodice because I think it is important to defend the rights we have and not give the government all the power. After all, we are a democracy and we have rights for a reason so we should all learn to exercise them.