Originally Posted by Retro Formula 1
Hmmmm. Why should I have an ethical dilemma over some businessman? Should I jump on this Murdoch bandwagon the same way as people jump on the Bernie Bus?
I'm not saying that Murdoch isn't a brilliant, ruthless businessman that has cracked a few eggs on the way to preparing his Omelettes’. He also seems to be a gifted Politician, capable of playing both sides of the game simultaneously and with aplomb.
It is questionable (ethically so???) how he uses his media empire to foster and harness agreement for his political leaning but as a slightly more rounded individual, capable of rational thought, I am capable of making my own mind up about issues. I also think that to single out one person, no matter how powerful, is hypocritical when you look at the media circus that has perpetuated in the Western world. We are obsessed with Celebrity and Stardom while the "Real World" is almost a side show. However, looking at some of the theatre that is media and the questionable tactics used in the gathering of modern Gossip, you have to conclude that the public doesn't have a leg to stand on if they choose to bite the hand that feeds and satisfies their desires for more extravagant titillation. Still, it was quite smugly satisfying to see Tommy Sheridan getting caught out, even for a Mediaphobe like myself ;)
So, all in all, I don't have an Ethical dilemma as it isn't something that disturbs me. I think the ethical argument is something that is influenced and perpetuated by the masses and as such, I guess I am in a minority. I also see this current bid as a blind. A wrangling and positioning game; posturing and performing which will soon blow over with a watered down solution regarding media rights and direction.
It just doesn't bother me. Sorry.
