That’s one of the dumbest ideas I’ve heard. In response to a number of deaths in the Valley, related to people mixing alcohol while abusing prescription drugs, the provincial government has responded with . . . an ad campaign.
The province wide campaign will include print and television spots warning people about mixing alcohol with their prescriptions. A typical knee jerk reaction. We have a problem so let’s throw money at it.
If people don’t know that it’s a bad idea to mix alcohol with prescription drugs or for that matter mixing alcohol with driving, marriages or child rearing, do we seriously think advertising will make a difference? “Wait, I saw a television ad and this could be a bad idea.”
Of course it’s a bad idea and they already know that. But I’m not sure that advertising the fact will make a difference. It goes back to people making bad choices and that’s not always a rational process. Before people will change what they do, they will have to change who they are. I am not convinced that will be the result of an advertisment they see, it has a lot more to do with a God they need to meet. And that is more the church’s responsibility than the governments.
Have a great week and remember: To see what is really possible, you will have to attempt the impossible.
Have a great week and remember: To see what is really possible, you will have to attempt the impossible.