tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post1131848590567332552..comments2024-03-29T07:56:59.284-07:00Comments on Where the Wild Things Were: Media and TragedyLydia C. Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-35610627943987716162014-03-17T14:35:29.356-07:002014-03-17T14:35:29.356-07:00I have not seen any of the photos but I can imagin...I have not seen any of the photos but I can imagine what they are like as it isn't new. I think it is the best way to avoid those stories but unfortunately there will always be people who want to see those images. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13379350226750279301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-46541557755043108082014-03-12T20:36:58.737-07:002014-03-12T20:36:58.737-07:00That's disgraceful. I don't understand wha...That's disgraceful. I don't understand what people are thinking anymore...Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-30995519501679202112014-03-12T00:56:27.439-07:002014-03-12T00:56:27.439-07:00A couple of weeks ago a friends house caught fire....A couple of weeks ago a friends house caught fire. The house isn't livable but it didn't burn to the ground, they were devastated. To add to the grief they had to deal with a terrified 3 year old because local media chased her trying to get a photo..that's right a three year old. Tegan Churchillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13437605496110028625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-68619047844174272052014-03-11T03:29:56.377-07:002014-03-11T03:29:56.377-07:00I agree. It's shocking and disgusting. I no lo...I agree. It's shocking and disgusting. I no longer watch the news, read newspapers or magazines, there is no reason to be in people's faces while they are going through the unimaginable. Becky from Becky and Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03022781585572563434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-60796370383820232202014-03-11T02:57:01.719-07:002014-03-11T02:57:01.719-07:00Totally agree Lydia. I want to read the story and ...Totally agree Lydia. I want to read the story and hear the information, but not at the expense of grieving families. The media needs to get that balance right. EssentiallyJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02372695554793237026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-81955265296520825152014-03-11T01:48:47.316-07:002014-03-11T01:48:47.316-07:00I agree 100% Lydia.
Where has respect and compass...I agree 100% Lydia.<br /><br />Where has respect and compassion gone for people in mourning?<br /><br />So sad this even needs to be discussed.<br /><br />MC #teamIBOTMiss Cindershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163445522014634165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-43037145206003088872014-03-10T21:13:38.009-07:002014-03-10T21:13:38.009-07:00I so agree with this. Doesn't seem to matter l...I so agree with this. Doesn't seem to matter lately but everything is a media frenzy. I don't think they would like it done to them. It's all about the bottom dollar which sickens me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058233678021243605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-47563838463515272002014-03-10T18:33:25.364-07:002014-03-10T18:33:25.364-07:00I can't look at those images anyway. They not ...I can't look at those images anyway. They not only make me weep but also get riled up as you have. I have no wish nor desire to intrude on their grief and therefore no wish or desire to click on the images. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-28607064453357079192014-03-10T16:51:27.059-07:002014-03-10T16:51:27.059-07:00I've never understood why anyone thinks they h...I've never understood why anyone thinks they have the right to intrude on another persons' grief! I won't read these ghoulish articles, that are quite obviously just sensationalism. I'd prefer to get just the news. <br />This tragedy is just the latest in a long line of media intrusion.Lisa @ Random Acts Of Zenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12184086300616623784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-9806086528092963092014-03-10T16:40:36.843-07:002014-03-10T16:40:36.843-07:00It is quite disgusting how the media preys on grie...It is quite disgusting how the media preys on grieving people - sadly society laps it up which is why they do it. I don't bother with mainstream media, prefer to read ABC or SBS apps on my phone to get news. Em @ Have A Laugh On Me https://www.blogger.com/profile/13700291835098228738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-78610730366753255722014-03-10T15:48:37.100-07:002014-03-10T15:48:37.100-07:00I agree. I refuse to turn the TV on or pick up a n...I agree. I refuse to turn the TV on or pick up a newspaper right now. I will not feed on tragedy. I know the event has happened and I am having my own silent mourning. I will not look at the pictures nor join the line to ogle. Complete "news" ban in my house right now ....<br />LLeanne @ Deep Fried Fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00886017636780724635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-5679914455153062422014-03-10T15:18:15.460-07:002014-03-10T15:18:15.460-07:00I do agree. Such raw and unexpected grief is so t...I do agree. Such raw and unexpected grief is so tragic and shouldn't be made into a public spectacle. My heart goes out to all the families impacted. I'm still feeling shocked about this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18347006827182088859noreply@blogger.com