Text of ad:
“Ohio lost thousands of social security numbers… stolen from the back of an intern’s car.”
“Then, the Police and Fire retirement accounts were compromised by an employee.”
“Now the government has created another massive statewide database to track and limit the number of emergency loans you can take out.”
“Why would we let government get its hands on our private records…on Election Day, it’s in your hands to say ‘no’”
“Vote ‘no’ on Issue 5.”
How come this ad doesn’t mention that, since Issue 5 only deals with Section 3 of HB 545, it doesn’t address the database issue at all? If Issue 5 was a repeal of all of HB 545, then the database would be relevant. However, the proposed database will be created whether or not Issue 5 passes.
Why not stick to the facts? Issue 5 is about payday lending. Why not run ads on the actual issue at stake, instead of an ad that has nothing to do with what’s at stake with Issue 5.
The AD doesn’t say anything that is inaccurate Jeff, so what is the problem?
It is inaccurate. Issue 5 only repeals Section 3 of HB 545. The rest of HB 545 still goes into effect. The database is not in Section 3 of HB 545, therefore it is not affected by Issue 5. Tying the database to Issue 5 is not accurate.