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lunarchick - 07:27pm Nov 18, 2002 EST (# 5937 of 5949)

ME - Media - responsibility

Checking out the Al Jezeera site one doesn't notice the charter of intent one would expect to see.

How does Al Jezeera deal with information sent to them from factions that might in-general-work-against humanity rather than for it?

http://www.allied-media.com/aljazeera/General%20Info.htm se also

Is there a difference between 'Freedom of Information'

and

Information that affords humanity maximum freedoms

Is Al Jezeera content to be a sieve for 'any voice' that happens to send it a tape in the mail?

Or does it have visionary principles that discard irrational propaganda?

Has AJ done a stocktake on the world since 9/11, has it balanced out where Arabs were - and are now, has it itself looked for 'the visionary way forward for Arab States', does it have a policy of promotion here.

On their site it was interesting to note the station is popular with the local 'male' .... are there any local 'females' or don't they get polled - if not - why not?

lunarchick - 07:30pm Nov 18, 2002 EST (# 5938 of 5949)

London had a problem with terrorists - financed by ... well we all know the varied sources that financed the IRA.

The UK media reported information on the negative happenings of terrorism - but - they did not broadcast 'the voices' of the terrorists - rather they were 'voiced over'. Their comments were reported - but - indirectly.

lunarchick - 07:32pm Nov 18, 2002 EST (# 5939 of 5949)

Charters of Broadcasters shows the need for strategies and policies that meet the REAL NEEDS of peoples everywhere.

lunarchick - 07:37pm Nov 18, 2002 EST (# 5940 of 5949)

If broadcasters act irresponsibly and give too much weighting to aspects of international affairs that are propaganda and sensationalism - would they have an real understanding of the consequences.

Of the damage they might inflict on immature minds.

On the courses of action they might influence people to take - that have no endgame - and afford nothing but pain to individuals.

Would those so influenced, who go on to commit unspeakable actions, turn around and apportion blame (to legally claim against) media.

Broadcasters need to pay attention to the 'rules', 'ethics' and 'morals' that permit the world to turn smoothly - that overall lead to the greatest happiness of their audience.

almarst2002 - 07:46pm Nov 18, 2002 EST (# 5941 of 5949)

lunarchick 11/18/02 7:37pm

The blind and deaf audience is always the happiest one.

lunarchick - 07:54pm Nov 18, 2002 EST (# 5942 of 5949)

What a fella!

Son of Helen Keller!

:)

fella == fellow

lunarchick - 07:55pm Nov 18, 2002 EST (# 5943 of 5949)

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