Thursday, November 04, 2004
How far is too far?
I just saw a channelnewsasia ad on tv that showcases how this channel is in a unique position to reach out to the multi-faceted populace in most, if not all, of asia. One of the shots was taken from within a car and focuses on an aged indian man begging for money from the car's occupants. I wonder how ethical that is, when the crew did not hesitate to make use of his plight in selling the vibrant, exciting place we call asia. They probably need to bring the message across to a regional audience, but at the expense of fellow asians? For a premium news broadcaster that prides itself as one that "offers unique asian perspectives on issues that affect each country in asia and its people", that is taking the matter far too lightly perhaps.
I just saw a channelnewsasia ad on tv that showcases how this channel is in a unique position to reach out to the multi-faceted populace in most, if not all, of asia. One of the shots was taken from within a car and focuses on an aged indian man begging for money from the car's occupants. I wonder how ethical that is, when the crew did not hesitate to make use of his plight in selling the vibrant, exciting place we call asia. They probably need to bring the message across to a regional audience, but at the expense of fellow asians? For a premium news broadcaster that prides itself as one that "offers unique asian perspectives on issues that affect each country in asia and its people", that is taking the matter far too lightly perhaps.
