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Many critics question the controversial role mass media has taken in recent years by televising repulsive events, such as executions. Our children and youth may be affected by these dire acts. During these executions, a citizen's basic right to life and privacy in death is disregarded. Shouldn't we at least allow a person to be alone in his dying days?
Several critics believe that the practice of televised executions is morally wrong. Many believe that criminals must be punished according to the severity of their crime. However, does this mean that capital punishment should be allowed for public viewing? What does media really achieve by exposing the public to such obscene and vulgar actions? It does not improve our community. We learn nothing from it.
In fact, if we allow media to expose this, our children and posterity may become desensitized by the violence. Because children look up to and learn from television, they may be adversely influenced by these actions. They will learn and belive that the killing of others is all right and nothing out of the ordinary.
According to the Declaration of Independence, "...all men are created equal..." and "...they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights..." By killing a person in front of the public, the rights of the accused is neither protected nor respected. Whether or not anyone believes in capital punishment, it is not necessary for felons' death sentences to be publicized.
Is the media doing this as entertainment for television stations to get higher ratings? Could it just be another one of those reality shows?
Televised exction should not be exercised. We need to avoid public executions. In this way, we are more considerate of our children and our future and protect the rights of the accused.
Now, whether capital punishment is morally wrong is an entirely different question.
Several critics believe that the practice of televised executions is morally wrong. Many believe that criminals must be punished according to the severity of their crime. However, does this mean that capital punishment should be allowed for public viewing? What does media really achieve by exposing the public to such obscene and vulgar actions? It does not improve our community. We learn nothing from it.
In fact, if we allow media to expose this, our children and posterity may become desensitized by the violence. Because children look up to and learn from television, they may be adversely influenced by these actions. They will learn and belive that the killing of others is all right and nothing out of the ordinary.
According to the Declaration of Independence, "...all men are created equal..." and "...they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights..." By killing a person in front of the public, the rights of the accused is neither protected nor respected. Whether or not anyone believes in capital punishment, it is not necessary for felons' death sentences to be publicized.
Is the media doing this as entertainment for television stations to get higher ratings? Could it just be another one of those reality shows?
Televised exction should not be exercised. We need to avoid public executions. In this way, we are more considerate of our children and our future and protect the rights of the accused.
Now, whether capital punishment is morally wrong is an entirely different question.