Criticism over ‘downright offensive and unacceptable race discrimination’ in News Corp Coronavirus headlines
A Change.org petition calling for the Herald Sun and Daily Telegraph to apologise over ‘downright offensive and unacceptable’ headlines regarding the Coronavirus has gathered 50,000 signatures.
The complaint follows a subheading in the Herald Sun which read ‘Chinese virus pandamonium [sic]’ and a warning in the Daily Telegraph that ‘China kids stay home’ from school.
Classic NewsCorp!
I doubt the editors were intentionally trying to offend with that headline, but it is their overwhelming lack of awareness and empathy that keep landing them in such hot water time and time again.
How can you even think ‘Chinese Virus’ is acceptable in 2020?
Doubling down with the lack of apology was a nice touch as well.
For shame – that advertisers boycott just keeps looming closer and closer with the more groups they offend.
We need to leave this one alone. Criticism of anyone only gives the author a shot in the arm.
No apologies to or from anyone required.
This virus is a serious issue and going on like a couple of old boilers over the back fence is a giggle for some and a pandemic for a few.
Shut up.
We’ve also had Spanish ‘flu and German Measles.
Fact. The virus has it’s origin in China and from there threatens to spread outwards. It is created by an environment unique to certain parts of Chinese culture and society: extremely poor food hygiene and animal consumption habits. By any measure, Chinese ‘flu is a reasonable moniker.
More Murdoch tripe! Looking forward to seeing an Andrew Bolt column on this.