C4 are to screen an alternative speech at 3pm on xmas day by a muslim women in a veil is this giving people a alternative or is it just being done to provoke reaction
2006-12-05 19:17:31 · 8 answers · asked by cliffhanger 4 in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
No. It is simply another example of the toadies in the media once again bowing down before the idols of Political Correctness.
2006-12-05 19:20:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yep it is being done to provoke a reaction. It is one of the only times of the year when Channel 4 startsn actually fulfilling its remit (the reason it is allowed to broadcast) which is to provide thought provoking programming ie ones that create a reaction. It would be a "toady" thing to do if it didn't do this and just showed the mainstream nonsense that fills its schedule 364 days a year. But also this is an "alternative" Christmas message - think about that word - it is not to reflect what is already well known and well catered for but to allow people to consider different aspects, differnet cultures,different viewpoints...good on them - and that takes a lot for me to give them praise these days
2006-12-05 22:50:00 · answer #2 · answered by Gilly S 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
But is that not Channel 4 for you - will always represent the other side of the argument...Radio 2's own 'Mrs. Thatcher', Sarah Kennedy thought it would be good to wind up her alleged socio-economic ABC1 homo sapien who she thinks listens to her early morning programme by mentioning it.
But I suspect the ones who do the most screaming will secretly tape the Channel 4 'speech'. That old chestnut 'Well...you don't have to watch' doesn't apply to the many hypocrites of the UK.
Seems like the death of the ex-spy in London has run it's course...the media had turned it into a sexy circus (and with a new James Bond film in the house...sorted!), but now it has become musty and 'boring'. Back to the mad mullahs and 'faceless lasses'. It didn't take too long!
2006-12-05 19:27:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Of course its being done to provoke reaction ! But i will certainly not be tuning in to see it i would find it as boring as i do the queens speech !!
Rather be getting drunk and playing games with my kids than worry about whos saying what on the tv !
2006-12-05 19:28:25 · answer #4 · answered by jizzumonkey 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Its obvious to provoke a reaction.
2006-12-08 23:20:42 · answer #5 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why on earth has Channel 4 consented to allow this to happen,
There should be a separate Channel for Asian and foreign programmes.
We would not be allowed to do just what we wanted in their Countries.
This P C has gone completely out of control,perhaps we all need to Stand up to this Government and have a Protest March in London.
2006-12-05 19:28:18 · answer #6 · answered by yvnnrvs 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I have already done this one. But, for the record, it stinks. However, what can you do when you have a bunch of unpatriotic lefty smart Alec's, probably smart Alice's, actually, in charge.
2006-12-07 04:53:27 · answer #7 · answered by Veritas 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It reminds me of my friend who is a teacher. A couple of years ago her school invited a rabbi in and all he did was talk about Jews. His ending prayer was "please remember the Jews who don't celebrate Christmas,"
Helloooo - Christmas isn't about Jews, it isn't about veiled women, it isn't about Muslims, it isn't about Palestine - give us a break from it all! I'm not terribly religious but I'd like to concentrate on my own culture for once.
I won't be watching. I think it is provocative and purposefully offensive to Christians.
2006-12-05 19:46:02 · answer #8 · answered by True Blue Brit 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋