[nicmarlo]

If there is no such thing as INFLUENCING CHILDREN (or adults) by their viewing IMAGES or LISTENING to slogans (or curriculum thats intent is to influence):

Why would there be such an outcry against such IMAGES as JOE CAMEL (eliminated from advertisements after repeated accusations from antismoking advocates and government regulators that the company used Joe Camel, a cartoon character, to attract young smokers)

Why would there be yet another outcry against the MARLBORO MAN (for similar reasons)........

Why would there be SLOGANS like "JUST SAY NO,"

and "JUST DO IT"

Why would there be COMMERCIALS aimed at children for BREAKFAST CEREALS or TOYS (especially at Christmas time) on Saturday mornings?

Because IMAGES and SLOGANS are effective tools in "SELLING IDEAS" and the intended objective is vastly achieved.

[nmh]

"Because IMAGES and SLOGANS are effective tools in "SELLING IDEAS" and the intended objective is vastly achieved."

No argument here.

You're preaching to the choir ;)

But hey, neocons and the left LOVE those images and the neocons simply are too cowardly to take a stance that's righteous.