Lobbyists in the tourism business are pushing for a federal program to fund advertising for them. Washington Post article here.

Apropos of this idea, here’s a multiple choice question for the candidates.

Regarding the proposed $200 million program for the federal government to promote American tourist destinations:

A. It’s a good idea because other countries are doing it.
B. It’s a good idea because it will stimulate the economy.
C. It’s a bad idea because we can’t afford to spend that much now.
D. It’s a bad idea because the Constitution gives Congress no authority to spend money on business advertising.