PC Insanity - off we go again

WillowTheWhisp · 12-07-2005, 10:04

The BBC have been advised not to refer to the bombs in London as "terrorist activity" as the word "terrorist" implies that they think some nasty character with evil intent did it and the BBC has to be seen to be impartial.

Oh dear let's not upset the bomb placing gentlemen (er persons)

(Sorry I was being overtly sarcastic there.)

Doug · 12-07-2005, 10:22

Don't be sorry Willow. Your entitled to have your opinion and despite the best efforts of a few we still have the right to free speech and self expression. If this is true then they should be chastised for there stupidity. If however, if they, “the BBC” we the British People and the British Government decide not to honour these animals by calling them Terrorist and therefore Justifying their belief in their own existence. These people are murders, my opinion is that we should call them murders, as well as prosecute and condemn them as murders.

cashman · 12-07-2005, 11:04

if we don't call them terrorists may i suggest ( sadly misguided people). i wonder what this does to the poor souls affected by this atrocity. as i have never been P.C. MURDERING TERRORIST SCUM will do for me.

WillowTheWhisp · 12-07-2005, 11:05

I believe they will be prosecuted as murderers if they are caught and there seems to be something interesting going on in Yorkshire right now with the investigation.

However, I was more than a teensy bit irritated that the BBC should have branded the word "terrorist" as "inflamatory". What on earth does a word matter in comparison to the actions of these people?

lettie · 12-07-2005, 11:09

I think I prefer the term Murdering Cowards........

WillowTheWhisp · 12-07-2005, 11:13

They claim not to be cowards as some are prepared to lose thier own lives a suicide bombers.

What on earth goes through the head of someone like that?

Doug · 12-07-2005, 11:14

Mrs Willow, Congratulations on achieving your 5000th post. I haven’t yet seen this bit of news, but if what you are saying is true, that they “have branded the word "terrorist" as "inflammatory" then all I can say is god help us. That’s fair enough Cashman, in this instance one can only agree with you.

Margaret Pilkington · 12-07-2005, 12:45

The BBC should change its name to the Blair Broadcasting Company....it treats us.... the paying punters like idiots.
I don't care what the BBC want to call them, I'm sure that in the minds of the majority of right minded people in this country, their name will be SCUM........changing how we address this murderous group doesn't alter the facts that they stole the lives of innocents...including some of their own race and supposed creed.

WillowTheWhisp · 12-07-2005, 13:19

omigosh! 5,000+? Do I really waffle THAT much?

Anyone with a Daily Mail check page 6 . Can't find the story online. Apparntly they used the word "terrorist" in early reports but then dropped it after being told to but nothing was written down. PC brigade afraid to commit to paper? If you haven't got the courage of your convictions BBC executives you should leave well alone.

Margaret Pilkington · 12-07-2005, 13:42

Willow....... if they haven't got the courage to report openly then they should get out of the high paying job and let someone else do it. I am fed up with the government and the media pussyfooting around these slimeballs.......I didn't notice any pussyfooting around when these same reporters were asking the victims of the atrocity how they felt after being blown to Kingdom come...or for that matter when they were filming and reporting on the incident. Or is it jus me being a tad cynical.......? Must get myself some more treatment for it.

Less · 12-07-2005, 14:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

What on earth goes through the head of someone like that?

With any luck a detonator!

entwisi · 12-07-2005, 14:07

Isn't someone who wages war out of uniform claased as a spy? CAn someone confirm we still have the death penalty for treason and spying, I seem to remember it still be on statute?

ShortStuff · 12-07-2005, 14:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

...or for that matter when they were filming and reporting on the incident. Or is it jus me being a tad cynical.......? Must get myself some more treatment for it.

When I saw the footage the news reporters got immediately after the explosions - I couldn't help wondering how they had the balls to film the chaos without actually helping the victims in any way they could. Surely, any normal human being would choose to help & then think about reporting the story?

sarnie boy · 12-07-2005, 15:49

well that just shows how stupid the advisors are
if people do something nasty then that is what gives them a nasty name
so never mind the bbc they are just as stupid to listen

pendy · 12-07-2005, 16:43

The word "terrorist" was coined to describe someone who commits acts deliberately designed to evoke terror in the minds of normal people. In that sense, this is what these people are. They are also mass murderers. The BBC are so mealy-mouthed (God forbid we should upset anyone except those who have lost family and friends in this and other atrocities) that they shy away from the correct usage of some words.

As for "inflammatory" I think it is extremely inflammatory to cause the deaths of over 50 innocent people, and horrific injury to hundreds. Or is that not PC?