Should political robo-calls be illegal?

Question

One woman received so many Republican robo-calls she could use her own phone.

Other people received robo-calls pretending initially to be Democrats at 11 pm at night. Only at the very end of the robo-call does it identify itself as having been sent by the Republicans. The idea is to infuriate voters with late-night harrassing calls and make them think the Democrats are behind it.

All of this abuse makes me think political robo-calls in general should be banned.

What do you think?

SOURCE: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/06/AR2006110601103_pf.html

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

they should be banned 
and legal action should be taken against them

Anonymous · Answer

I don't know about nationally, but in New Hampshire if someone is on the do not call list they can't be "robo-called".  I think that should be the law nation wide.

Pirate Hooker · Answer

Absolutely!!!  I think all robo calls should be banned.  Why can't mortgage companies and politicians advertise like everyone else?

? · Answer

They should definitely be banned. 
How are they legal if your phone number is on the "Do not call" list?  Couldn't they be fined $2000 per call?

Douglas · Answer

Yes and ted cruz is a lier and bush also

Anonymous · Answer

All of my offensive Robo-calls have been from Democrats...

Anonymous · Answer

yes
political calls are exempt of the do not call list in Calif

Anonymous · Answer

you're being very biased and dishonest making it sound like its just the rep's that are making these 'robo-calls'. you're as bad as those you're bashing....the truth is this: both sides use this method to contact potential voters...that the dem's, rep's and independents. this is why no one trusts your party anymore..its the party of fear mongering, deceit, slander and dishonesty. plus you use a very biased source for your 'facts'.

Anonymous · Answer

They are illegal in my state!

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