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Offline Highlander

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Was there any need
« on: October 25, 2017, 16:27:20 PM »
This photo of a fatal car crash in our area appeared today on the BBC Scotand website.

Was there any real need to publish that horrific picture ?.

I realise that far more graphic images appear in the Turkish press but it seems so insensitive to me.




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Re: Was there any need
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2017, 16:32:00 PM »
I think it probably is necessary. Cars are thought to be so safe these days that people think they are just going to walk away from any collision. If by publishing this photo it stops one family going through the anguish of losing a loved one due to something that most of the time could be avoided, then yes it is worthwhile.


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Re: Was there any need
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2017, 16:36:01 PM »
That of is the argument madmart but I'm note sure that it justifies publishing that photo. :(

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Re: Was there any need
« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2017, 08:24:53 AM »
I guess it’s a sign of the times with the broadcasters trying to keep up with social media, everyone carries a camera now and the BBC has to compete online.

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Re: Was there any need
« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2017, 09:49:51 AM »
H, you've posted it on FB and on here. Was there any need ?

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Re: Was there any need
« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2017, 21:52:10 PM »
Probably not, but I was just saying.....  ;)

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Re: Was there any need
« Reply #6 on: October 26, 2017, 21:54:41 PM »
On a much more serious and sad note, a 17 yer old lost his life in an car accident yesterday in our area when the Audi A3 he was driving left the road. :( :( :(

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Re: Was there any need
« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2017, 09:35:04 AM »
How very sad. Was it his car John? A A3 for a 17yr old must cost a fortune in insurance.

Cars have become much faster since I was that age and I wonder if the alongside improvements in construction and safety have kept up?

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Re: Was there any need
« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2017, 09:35:40 AM »
Very sad H, but the fact is that, on average, 5 people die every day of the year on UK roads. In Turkey it's roughly 4 times that number.

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Re: Was there any need
« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2017, 09:38:21 AM »
I guess I could google but how many car owners in Turkey v UK? Would need a lot more info such as where those deaths happened, any contributing factors (poorly maintained vehicle etc), Speed, age of vehicle etc

A death is a death though, very sad indeed and each is likely to have an impact far wider than the individual who passed away




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