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Sunday Express "Dunblane shame" article, 08.03.09

Sunday Express "Dunblane shame" article, 08.03.09

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Started by Anonymous 17 years, 5 months ago
We, the undersigned, wish to express our deep offense at the article published in the Sunday Express on March 8th 2009 about the survivors of the Dunblane massacre. The article - whose groundless message of outrage appeared to be focussed on the normal teenage behaviour of these young people - represented a gross intrusion into their privacy. The publication of the victims' details and photographs cannot justifiably be said to be in the public interest, and the sensationalist tone was in extremely poor taste. We demand a swift and proportionate response to the widespread disgust caused by this article, beginning with a front page apology. We would also like to see appropriate disciplinary action taken against Paula Murray, the author of the piece, and her editor at the Scottish Sunday Express, Derek Lambie.

Updates

March 23, 2009

The petition has reached ten thousand signatures. This reflects a significant collective dissatisfaction regarding the standard of journalism displayed in the article.

Reached 10,000 supporters

March 23, 2009

March 20, 2009

The feedback I have received confirms that many people share the view that this article was a profound breach of decency. I am currently documenting these responses to ensure they are presented clearly to the publication as we call for a formal apology.

March 19, 2009

The petition has reached one hundred signatures today. This response confirms that many others feel the same indignation regarding the publication of this article.

Reached 1,000 supporters

March 17, 2009

Reached 100 supporters

March 17, 2009

6 Comments

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David Werner
17 years ago Featured

Absolutely vile journalism. The editor should be fired for even letting this reach the press. Completely unacceptable.

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Sarah Okonkwo
17 years ago Featured

Disgusting to print this. Have they no shame at all? These kids have been through enough already. Leave them alone.

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Robert Lee
17 years ago Featured

shameful. hope you guys get that apology.

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Gemma Espinoza
17 years ago Featured

Appalled. They are just teenagers living their lives. This article was purely to sell papers and it was cruel.

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Fiona Cox
17 years ago Featured

these poor families deserve some peace. leave the dunblane survivors alone and stop making money off their tragedy!!

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Mark Powell
17 years ago Featured

Total trash journalism. Paula Murray should be ashamed of herself for writing this. Where is the basic human decency?

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