and whether anyone else will ever hear a word you say is at the mercy of the Press. Try getting press coverage if they disagree with your point of view. Lots of luck. There's an old truism that goes "Freedom of the Press goes to the man who owns one." The Press is under no obligation to cover any press conference if they don't want to.

Advertisement is a form of speech. If you want to reach the maximum number of people in the shortest amount of time, advertise. This is true regardless of whether you're selling tires or ideas.

The Constitution's First Amendment states that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

Where does that give Congress the permission to restrict speech in the form of advertising, especially when it about political ideas? The Supreme Court has already ruled on this issue in the past so there's little doubt it will survive a challenge. The question then becomes why would the Congress vote for something they know to be unconstitutional? Furthermore, wouldn't that be considered a violation of their oath of office?

Here's a link to the Constitution. Show me where the words "fair" or "fairness" appear. You and I have the right to freedom of speech but only the naive believe life is or ever will be fair. Why should anyone be forced to give up their constitutionally guaranteed rights in the name of "fairness"? Which other rights would you be willing to give up (or more likely, have other people give up) in the name of fairness?