So Would I Be Forced To Advertise Things That Go Against My Beliefs????
California considers ad-supported electronic license plates
And you thought your commute couldn't get any worse.
A bill is in the state Assembly that, if passed, will commission a study on emerging electronic license plate technology and examine ways that it could introduce new ad revenue streams for the budget-challenged state.
The technology is being developed by Smart Plate, a three-person start-up in San Francisco, and would only be used on the vehicle's rear plate. When a vehicle is stopped for longer than 4 seconds, the license plate transforms into digital ad-space for which companies would pay to display an ad.
But it's not all evil; the electronic license plate could also be used to promote Amber Alerts or other emergency messages. But it's mostly evil.
4 Comments:
At 21/6/10 1:16 AM , Unknown said...
What makes it 'mostly evil'?
At 21/6/10 1:20 AM , Al said...
The fact that it would require you to advertise something that you may not approve of without having any choice in the matter.
At 21/6/10 2:23 AM , Unknown said...
I agree, not having a choice is a bad thing.
I think they would struggle to force people to not have a say in what their plates advertised though. They would have to offer options.
And I think 'evil' is a bit strong.
At 21/6/10 5:33 AM , Al said...
Eric I wish i shared your optimism about people not being forced to advertise things they are opposed to, but too much history says the opposite. That was true when the British forced the colonists to house troops & it is just as true to day it the mandate found in ObamaCare
& that is why i repectfully disagree & see it as evil.
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