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Old 04-21-2009, 04:38 PM
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Default Re: Deadly internet bullying, OR ways in which the FF is like police brutality

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Originally Posted by mickthinks View Post
I am not here arguing anything. I believe there may be a feminist angle to the story. I think the journalists have exploited the child's sex to push the reader's buttons and get the result they want—"Bush lets out his inner asshole" vehemence rather than "Youngster overcome by pressure of the occasion" indifference. If you want to argue that didn't happen, be my guest.
Most people wouldn't be indifferent to an adult in a position of authority treating a "child" that way, regardless of the child's gender. Children need protection.

I honestly see nothing to support the theory that journalists "exploited" the child's sex. Can you give some kind of examples to show how you think the story would have been different had they not been trying to "exploit" the child's sex?
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