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Do you think it is appropriate to show combat footage on TV?
Asked by FireMadeFlesh (16603)
October 17th, 2014
In the modern age of warfare, we have access to fantastic footage of combat missions. With the ISIL air strikes ongoing, many TV channels are showing footage of the strikes during their nightly news. I have heard some people say they find it uncouth, while others say it is just good journalism. What are your thoughts?
Of course there is also vast quantities of ground fighting footage on the internet, which doesn’t seem to make it to the news – presumably because much of it is somewhat more graphic. Where would you draw the line as to what should be shown on free-to-air TV?
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