Posted by gabbix2 on January 17, 2004, at 23:35:58
In reply to Re: news reporting on suicide, posted by DaisyM on January 17, 2004, at 18:59:52
I'm really uncomfortable with the idea of the media making excruciating private pain public
with the theory that it serves a higher purpose.I don't believe anyone's pain should be exploited by the media and I'm relieved there are still some things left relatively untouched.
The pain of suicide can be brought to the public's attention without making each act a news story. I cannot imagine the grief being compounded by a media assault.
If someone left behind chooses to share their story believing it will do some good then I think it should be left as that; a highly personal decision, they've had enough choice taken from them already.
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