The largest money-making industry in the United States today is advertising. During events such as the Super Bowl, companies pay large sums of money in return for thirty seconds of air time. Advertising is the act of promoting a product by informing the public of the products worth. Whether it be television, radio, or newspapers, companies must find a distinct name and phrase that one can associate with their product; nonetheless, people often take offense to these names and phrases. People claim that often times these product names promote racial stereotypes and racial disunity. While some people may take offense...
these remarks due to the First Amendment guaranteeing everyone the freedom of expression. While these rights to freedom of expression play a major role in advertising, advertisements will never reach the point by which racial tensions start to flare. When racial tensions arise, one is abusing his First Amendment's rights. Government agencies realize this; thus, these agencies have set guidelines that companies must follow. By following these guideline set out by the agencies, one can see that advertising does not promote racism nor does it promote racial disunity, y! et it promotes the practice of America's First Amendment rights.