Ethics

"Publishing Drunk Drivers' Photos"
In this article, it talks about a writer Don White and his policy with drunk drivers and showing their photos to the public. He posts these pictures and stories about drunk drivers dying, because he wants to keep people from driving drunk to prevent these accidents. He publishes unless the person was injured and got brought to the hospital.

IS THIS AN APPROPRIATE POLICY FOR THE NEWSPAPER?

Yes, I think this is a good policy, because I agree. I think posting these pictures will make people feel ashamed and embarrassed and not want to ever do that again, and others will not want to have that done to them. Its a big cause of unnecessary accidents and if we have ways to help prevent them, I say go right ahead. The only thing inappropriate are the people deciding to drive drunk.

"Naming Victims of Sex Names"
In this article, it names several different stories where children were taken and sexually abused. It tells their story and how they're found and taken home. It talks about what they do after, and the fact that their names are still mentioned along with there sex offenders name. Even after all of the story is complete.

SHOULD CHILDREN WHO ARE THOUGHT TO BE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABSUSE EVER BE NAMED IN THE MEDIA? WHAT SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THE CONTINUED USE OF KIDNAP VICTIMS WHO ARE LATER FOUND TO E SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS? SHOULD USE OF THEIR NAMES BE DISCONTINUED AT THAT POINT?

I think during the time they're missing for sure so that everyone can be looking for the victim. After they're found and the story is resolved, I think its up to the victim and their family. I think reporters should have to ask if the can write about them, because its a very scary and personal thing that happens to you so if you don't want it all over the intent it should be your cal. its about you.

"Using the 'Holocaust' Metaphor"
In this article, there is and organization that is trying to prevent the slaughter of animals for human use. They relate killing the animals to the holocaust. Some people were not okay with that and thought they dint have a right to relate it to such a horrible thing in time.

IS 'HOLOCAUST ON YOUR PLATE' ETHICALLY WRONG OR A TRUTHFUL COMPARISON?

I think it is a lot like the holocaust just not as important to people, because humans are the ruling living thing on this planet. They are who can communicate, and they're who we are so thats a lot more important to a lot of people. Some people though, think that animals are just as important in the world and that their deaths are just as sad and big of a loss. So, it really just depends on how people feel about animals. In my opinion, i think it is a smaller version of that just not as huge. But it is a small holocaust.