This analysis misses the point that, if Internet access was subsidized either by direct fee collection from end users, or by way of public funds, advertisements would reappear unless they were declared illegal, because it's a way to make money. And if advertisements were declared illegal, someone would sue in federal court on free-speech grounds.
Advertising is here to stay, regardless of such arguments, because advertising is too much like protected speech to be controllable.
[+] [-] lutusp|11 years ago|reply
Advertising is here to stay, regardless of such arguments, because advertising is too much like protected speech to be controllable.