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17th Feb 2020SueW318 commented on:
Are newspaper stories to blame for destroying lives?At least not entirely to blame. We all share the blame for some of the abuses that are perpetrated. We could all resist junk newspapers who thrive on sensationalism and lies. We could be watchful of spreading rumours and fake news on social media and keep a watchful eye on friends who are quiet and non communicative, especially when we suspect they are having a difficult time. We are increasingly used to the fact that when 'celebrities' or just famous people go to trial, the press are made aware and wait outside to apprehend and photograph them. Look at Cliff Richard seeing his house raided on the tv in Portugal with the press in attendance and without his knowledge or anything but an unsubstantiated accusation. We have forgotten that in this country you are supposed to be innocent until proven guilty. We even have a name for these trials now 'show trials'. At the very least until the trial, celebrities should be offered entrances and exits to the court from the back entrance, especially when the press are in full attendance. Sadly we have become a nation of sensationalists and 'nasties' and this makes good press stories and people like Piers Morgan make a living out of the titillation.