Should banks and insurance companies be prevented from advertising?

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In 1969 tobacco companies were banned from advertising on television.

Networks also stopped allowing performers from drinking alcoholic beverages on camera at about the same time.

Should banks and insurance companies be treated the same way?

Should they be banned from spending money on advertising?

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1. No

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4. Banks and insurance companies provide valuable services to society

The problem isn't with the advertising, but with the loose regulation.