LETTER: Ad is just another opinion

Editor,

Recently, one of the letters to the editor took issue with one of the anti-drinking ads published in the Utah Statesman. “This ad is not only unfair, but it is covertly political and motivated by moral elitism.” Apparently the author is not familiar with ads/marketing in general. Advertisements should not be considered and authoritative or unbiased source for … well, anything.

Watching a pro-drinking ad by any one of the various companies who produce alcoholic products would lead you to believe that drinking will win you friends, improve your looks, and make you have a wonderful time.

Is it any surprise then that groups concerned with the harmful effects of drinking, especially drinking patterns common in college students, would take the opposite tactic?

Please DO study the facts for yourself before making decisions. Don’t rely solely on advertisements from either “side.” But don’t be surprised when different opinions are presented in ways that you may not agree with.

Benjamin Fore