A week before the general election,John,a legally qualified candidate for mayor,is asked to make a free appearance on a radio station's Saturday morning children's book program.John does so and reads from "Charlotte's Web." Sara,a legally qualified candidate for mayor,demands time from the station.The station manager

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John's appearance on the radio show was not a paid advertisement, but rather a free appearance. Therefore, the station manager is not required to give Sara any time. The station is only obligated to provide equal time to legally qualified candidates who have purchased advertising time. Since John did not purchase advertising time, Sara has no claim to equal time on the program.

A Week Before the General Election,John,a Legally Qualified Candidate for Mayor,is