17 Aug 2010 - Better watch out, because criminals and terrorists could be among us! Britain's advertising watchdog banned an anti-terrorism commercial that asked people to watch out for suspicious behavior with their neighbors, including keeping their curtains closed and paying for things in cash. The Advertising Standards Authority said the radio advert could cause "serious offense" to law-abiding citizens. The advert described a man "who likes to keep himself to himself", doesn't have a bank card and keeps his curtains closed, before advertising that "together it could all add up to you having suspicions". The watchdog said listeners with the description could be offended by the implication their behavior was suspicious.
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