Dispatches next week

[eccles]

Looks like it should be an interesting program, its all about the extra powers the police are getting, and how its getting more and more like big brother here.

www.channel4.com/news/microsites/S/stealing_freedom/index.html

[puggit]

Shame I'll be stuck on the M1

The poll at the moment for "Would you sacrifice your civil liberties for more security?" stands at:

Yes 1%
No 96%
Unsure 3%

Are you listening Tony? (we all know the answer!)

[Irish]

If the Ryanair programme was anything to go by it will be more badly researched tabloid rubbish.

Does anyone remember, back in the day, when the likes of Dispatches or Panorama were fantastic examples of investigative journalism.

[leftie]

Irish said:

If the Ryanair programme was anything to go by it will be more badly researched tabloid rubbish. Does anyone remember, back in the day, when the likes of Dispatches or Panorama were fantastic examples of investigative journalism.

I agree entirely. Selectively editted tripe by people who have made their minds up before they begin to film and don't offer a proper right to reply.

I had dealings with a similar programme a few years ago when reluctant complainers/witnesses were threatened with exposures about their private lives if they didn't appear and say the right things. It compeletely shot my confidence in so called 'investigative journalism'.

Unfortunately the Trevor McDonuts of this world have also dumbed down proper investigation and made it entertainment such that the WIA/Panorama's of this world won't survive.

[Mattyboy101]

The VCR bill does look another step in the wrong direction in my opinion.

[john75]

Mattyboy101 said:

The VCR bill does look another step in the wrong direction in my opinion.

Is that something to do with Videos ?