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Well, you could argue that it's not much different than people who stand out during election day with signs that say vote for so-and-so. The difference is more related to the brand power of the WWE.
I'm not sure if it's illegal, but I'd say it's immoral. The WWE is a multimillion dollar entertainment empire.
It's another example of how America seems fine with the influence of an oligarchy and/or plutocracy on politics. Many of us are adamant about the importance of the separation of church and state, but what about the separation of money and state?
Should the wealthy have the biggest influence over the governance of the nation? Should they be allowed to buy that influence?
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