Quote by Jessica Savitch

What is the value of sticking a microphone in a man's face right after he has learned of his wife's death?

What is the value of sticking a microphone in a man's face r

Summary

This quote questions the ethics and morality behind immediate media intrusion on someone's personal tragedy. It raises the issue of human empathy and compassion, demanding to know the worthiness of thrusting a microphone at a person who is emotionally vulnerable and devastated upon receiving news of their loved one's death. The quote challenges the media's responsibility to respect personal space, grieving processes, and the preservation of human dignity in times of immense sorrow.

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By Jessica Savitch

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