[Igottago]

Originally Posted by Jayems

Well, the camera man is in a bit of a quagmire. Firstly, he's just there doing his job. Just like a camera man at a Flames game. As such, he'll shoot where the action is. At the end of the day, it's not his say as to what goes to air or not. He just shoots what he sees. How can you really blame the camera guy?

Secondly, the other issue is that if he has a conscientious objection to shooting that and he doesn't, but CTV does, then he'll get his peepee slapped back at the newsroom for not getting the shots.

He's in a really tough spot.

Put all that, together with angry bystanders who will be the first to condemn cameramen for getting the shots, but unable to remove themselves from the peanut gallery — and still probably watch it on the news — and they're in a real tight spot.

It's remarkable how people can stand there and watch a fire, car accident or whatever for 20+ minutes, yet have the gall to call out a guy who's just doing his job and snaps a few photos or takes a few video shots.

Did i mention they're in a difficult situation?

What's so difficult?

That's why they have editors. I have no issue with the camera person simply recording what they see. But the station has to have a bit more integrity in what they allow to make the news item that airs. And to me its a pretty easy decision, out of respect for the grieving family, not to air a complete emotional breakdown. This lady just heard her son was murdured. That's a deeply personal tragedy to deal with, it shouldn't be done in front of an entire city. That's just common decency, no matter who you are. The station and their editors should know that. Its just really inconsiderate and its pretty vile that they aired it. Hopefully there's some public backlash against them.