How much influence does the media hold over the general population’s opinion? In this case, should the media be airing the collapsing and ultimate death of a folly?
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After tragic accident on Saturday at the Kentucky Derby, people are questioning whether or not filly owner Rick Porter should have entered his horse in the race. Eight Belles, the horse, raced a hard day and came in second. Only a quarter of a mile after passing the finish line, however, the filly collapsed with two broken ankles. She was immediately put to sleep by lethal injection.
Since the story broke, clips of the poor horse collapsing have been airing all over ESPN and major news networks. Is this fair to the horse, although dead, and its owner? Should the owner be held responsible?
NY Times
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