Which of the Following Statements Can Proponents of Advertising Use

Which of the following statements can proponents of advertising use against the charge that advertising makes people buy things they do not need?

A) Customers benefit from the economies of scale that occur due to persuasive advertising.
B) Consumers have the freedom to make their own choices when confronted with persuasive advertising.
C) Materialism is an important freedom of choice in an individualistic society.
D) Advertising provides information on basic needs to customers rather than persuading them.
E) Most persuasive advertisements do not use emotional appeals to persuade customers.