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Do we select truth or political correctness ?

"I have to confess to being somewhat baffled by the reaction in some quarters to the reporting of the tragic death of Robin Williams earlier this week.  It seems to be seriously being suggested that the fact that he took his own life should not have been mentioned, or at the very least skirted around.  I am reminded of the time when death notices in the "posh" newspapers which included the phrase "following a short illness" was code for suicide.  Why shouldn't the full facts be published?  It seems that the fear is that the suicide of a celebrity may lead to others following suit who might otherwise not have done so.  But the phrase "tail wagging the dog" springs to mind - newspapers are there to report the news, and the fact is that he committed suicide.  Are they to be prevented from reporting this fact because it might have certain repercussions?  That's censorship surely?  It has been suggested that some of them should have treated the matter with more sensitivity and restraint - but then there's a certain section of the press who are not exactly noted for those characteristics.  So where does this end?  Are we not to be allowed to know anything which might cause somebody to harm themselves - or worse?  There are so many vulnerable and damaged people out there with such a variety of problems that it's questionable whether you would ever be able to publish anything."

Read : http://rndman.blogspot.be/2014/08/ooh-you-cant-say-that.html.