Saturday, April 14, 2007

Ethics of Privacy

Every career has a package deal, either take it or leave it. And by taking the job that makes you famous whether by singing, acting or being a public figure, you will have to face risking your personal life for the sake of your career life and that is according to the media. It is fact that can’t be denied. Although I personally don’t agree with being tracked by the media, but the more I think about it, the more it make since at the end. These famous people are considered role models that most of us choose to follow. They have great influence on the way we think, believe and behave. As a result, it is our right to not only observes what they in terms what they for their profession, but also get exposed on a reasonable level to their life a normal individuals. The question is, does the media follow this method for the good reasons or just as a competition to grab the attention of public for financial reasons.

In terms of actors, singers and celebrities, most tabloids are trying to invade life in order to get the most out of it. These celebrates are human like us, they have their own private life that wish not to be shared with anyone else. They are just doing their job of entertaining us but other than that why do we need to watch a video of Britney Spears shaving her hair. Why do we need to know that someone got drunk and came back home late? Other than curiosity that is not necessary, I don’t think it an ethical approach.

On the other hand, politicians are the people who not only lead our country but they also represent each individual of their country. As a result his/her career and personal life should be considered before accepting his position. The reason for that if he wasn’t able to control and balance between his/her career and personal life, the credibility of the politician will get affected not only by us but by other politicians therefore affecting the relation between our countries and other.

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