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The video of the NZ attacks is not documentation. It is purposefully created propaganda by the terrorist himself. It’s not neutral. (Not that even something set
by arrrg 8y ago
The video of the NZ attacks is not documentation. It is purposefully created propaganda by the terrorist himself. It’s not neutral. (Not that even something set up explicitly as merely documentation could ever be completely neutral itself, I’m just saying that this footage is extremely far removed from having any claim to neutrality.)
It does document the attacks, that much is true. And in that regard it is the same as footage of 9/11 – but beyond that there is a distinction here.
Don’t be confused by simplification. Do take into account context, intent and author.
(That said, I do think that you can question whether it was wise to play video of the planes flying into WTC basically on repeat during those days.)
- huffmsa 8y agoBut we still make Nazi filmed footage from their concentration camps available. There's no other way to truly understand what happened unless you see it. Regardless of who filmed it.
- arrrg 8y agoWith proper context, sure, I’m all in favour of that. I’m not suggesting every last copy of this video being deleted. However, I do question the need for everyone to watch the video to understand what happened. That doesn’t really seem to follow for me.
- huffmsa 8y agoAnd I don't think it should be forced in people's faces either. But it should be available for those who want to view it.