Ethics In The Media
Summary: Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her room. Her parents increased public visibility to bring attention. Elizabeth's little sister had witnessed the kidnapping and remembered the abductors voice, being a person who had done some work for the family months prior. This helped lead to her rescue.
Q.Should children who are thought to be the victims of sexual abuse ever be named in the media? What should be done about the continued use of names of kidnap victims who are later found to be sexual assault victims? Should use of their names be discontinued at that point?
Ethical? In my opinion I think it's ethical to name victims in the media when your trying to find them; but when they've been found I think the families should decide what level of privacy they want to follow through with. If they family wants the story to be shared that seems reasonable, but it should be up to the victim and their family.
Summary: A nonprofit animal rights organization launches a new campaign named "Holocaust on Your Plate." The campaign compares the slaughter of animals for human use to the murdering of 6 million Jews in the Holocaust. The campaign showcases a 60-square-foot visual of animals in slaughterhouses and Nazi concentration camps.
Q.Is “Holocaust on Your Plate” ethically wrong or a truthful comparison?
Ethical? I think "Holocaust on Your Plate" is ethically wrong because their comparing the slaughter of 6 million people based on race and discriminatory views compared to killing animals for human. In my opinion these cannot in any scenario be on the same level. Jews being killed is a hate crime and murder, but killing animals is apart of our standards to eat and use products.
3.Kobe Bryant's Past: A Tweet Too Soon?
Summary: Kobe bryant,a professional basketball player, died in a helicopter crash with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna. The tragic event was put all over the media. Many thought this would negatively impact his image and should not be broadcasted wide spread so soon after the incident.
Q. Is there a limit to truth-telling? How long (if at all) should a journalist wait after a person’s death before resurfacing sensitive information about their past?
Ethical? I think the media covers what they think is interesting and will attract readers. Ethically speaking; I dont think its right to cover someone's tramatic death so public just because their a celebrity. There should be more privacy set in place. This could start with asking the family if they mind to air this personal and sad story. Someone's death shouldn't just be to entertain. It should be to bring awareness. I think articles should get permission before publishing, and should wait a few weeks to make sure not throw questions in a newly mourning persons' face.