Pictures People Hate

Have you seen pictures in daily newspapers that prompted the question: "Why did they print this photograph?" Images that touch the deep emotions of viewers have prompted severe comment from readers since photography was invented. Those who viewed Mathew Brady's Civil War pictures on the walls of his studio were horrified. Readers today are quick to comment vigorously when the media publish harsh photos either online or in print. The debate takes place on the slippery slope where the right to know… Show more and an invasion of privacy clash.

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