Media and Government: Continuing of Discussion After Tragedy
Oct 24, 2019 16:17:46 GMT 10
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Post by WolfDen on Oct 24, 2019 16:17:46 GMT 10
Sad story out of Western Australia. 33 year old Matthew Boyd found dead by search crews after vehicle breakdown in outback 8 days ago.
www.9news.com.au/national/body-of-matthew-boyd-missing-in-wheatbelt-wa-found/2625845d-2cd7-459e-9886-a3831d71a74c?ocid=Social-9News
This is unfortunately an all too common occurrence in our country. Part of the reason for this I believe is these incidents turn in to nothing afterwards but a footnote. The government doesn't use this as a way to educate the public thru the media about how harsh this country is and how prepared we must be when we travel thru it. When was the last time you saw a government media campaign educating people on travelling safety thru the county side? If this man had died in a motor vehicle accident in the outback he may of gotten an extra comment or two in the story.
This death could have been avoided. This story must not go away.
www.9news.com.au/national/body-of-matthew-boyd-missing-in-wheatbelt-wa-found/2625845d-2cd7-459e-9886-a3831d71a74c?ocid=Social-9News
This is unfortunately an all too common occurrence in our country. Part of the reason for this I believe is these incidents turn in to nothing afterwards but a footnote. The government doesn't use this as a way to educate the public thru the media about how harsh this country is and how prepared we must be when we travel thru it. When was the last time you saw a government media campaign educating people on travelling safety thru the county side? If this man had died in a motor vehicle accident in the outback he may of gotten an extra comment or two in the story.
This death could have been avoided. This story must not go away.
