Is no one else disturbed by the blatant racism and xenaphobia that can be seen in the tabloid papers (and also Mail, Express)? I noticed this particularly during the World Cup, directed toward countries like France and Germany. Isn't it a national embarrasment that The Sun is our top selling newspaper?
2006-07-12 23:22:49 · 10 answers · asked by pantocool 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I agree, but it is only a reflection of society.
2006-07-12 23:26:17 · answer #1 · answered by fiend_indeed 4 · 18⤊ 5⤋
I'm not sure that a bit of xenophobia is always racist. The truth is with countries like Germany and France we have long histories of fighting each other and these memories are part of our history. There's nothing wrong with a bit of rivalry and name calling every now and again - the world seems to be losing it's sense of humour in pursuit of political correctness.
Real racism, where individuals are abused in the street verbally or physically, are prevented from working or being treated equally and fairly is repugnant. The constant attacks on "illegal immigrants" in the gutter press makes me feel physically sick, these people are fleeing terrible conditions in the main and deserve our help and support.
But I think the Germans, Italians, French and Americans in particular are all big enough and strong enough to take a bit of ribbing on the chin, as it were.
2006-07-12 23:36:04 · answer #2 · answered by nkellingley@btinternet.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i agree i remember when we had cantona and klinsmann playing in England and every week there was some think in the tabloid press that was racist about them.and as for some that say its freedom of the press its not.its disgraceful racism and the so called sun news paper is nothing but a racist rag and would be better for our country that the people in it understood that
2006-07-13 00:03:22 · answer #3 · answered by The Wanderer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The BBC are also guilty of strring up hatred between Scotland and England.
Ok so Scots weren't going to support England in the world cup but this is nothing new, its been like that forever! We're not English so why should we support England?
The BBC stir this by putting English flags in deprived housing estates in Glasgow etc then pay neds to trash them so they can film it.
2006-07-12 23:38:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The flip side of the coin is the Guardian, Mirror, BBC, who are more keen on white middle-class liberal thinking which discriminates against the white working classes in favour of ethnic minorities.
2006-07-12 23:28:29 · answer #5 · answered by Dadams 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I agree.
They often use such terms and labells that we as ordinary people would be crucified for using. my particular hate is the way the label drug users as "junkies"
2006-07-12 23:35:20 · answer #6 · answered by kris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's called freedom of speech and freedom of the press ... but yes it is disgraceful why they should sink so low to please all the buidling site workers and have scantily clad women allover them isn't it? especially the so called sport
2006-07-12 23:28:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what a prat you are grow up and forget trying to save the world!!!!
2006-07-13 06:28:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that falls in the "who gives a sh!t?" category;
2006-07-12 23:45:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont understand how they get away with it, amybe it is because loads of people enjoy reading it.
2006-07-12 23:27:30 · answer #10 · answered by jame_football 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋