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This morning - Jades parents
mrsmoose
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Did anyone see This Mornings interview with Jade Andersons parents (The girl who was savaged by dogs recently).
I'm just wondering if i'm the only one who found it uncomfortable viewing?
They were clearly heartbroken, very very quiet and struggling to answer any of the questions Phillip asked them about changes in the law etc
It all just seemed too soon, and like he was asking them questions they clearly didn't know the answer to.
It was obvious they weren't prepared, and although Philip and Holly said at the start of the interview that these parents wanted to be there to talk about their petition, it just wasn't right.
I'm just wondering if i'm the only one who found it uncomfortable viewing?
They were clearly heartbroken, very very quiet and struggling to answer any of the questions Phillip asked them about changes in the law etc
It all just seemed too soon, and like he was asking them questions they clearly didn't know the answer to.
It was obvious they weren't prepared, and although Philip and Holly said at the start of the interview that these parents wanted to be there to talk about their petition, it just wasn't right.
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It needs an inquest as to whether the quest to get 'the first interview' overtook good judgement over taste and respect.
Unfortunately we can't always tell when a puppy is going to a good, loving home, sometimes you just have to hope for the best.
As Phil said in a previous This Morning, deaths by savage dogs is very rare, 1 per year or something, people are more likely to die trying to save their pets.
I can't see how we can legislate for a 1 in a 60 000 000 chance of death.
This Morning is losing the plot these days, they should stick to cooking and fashion tips.
I think This Morning were at ault here, seems that ratings are all they care about.
Can't believe the dogs owner had another dog which was caged, presumably so it was safe from the bigger dogs.
But according to the NHS there are 6,000 cases of dog bites requiring hospital treatment each year in the UK.
The parents had the opportunity to refuse to do the interview.
What struck me was that they didn't really know what they were doing in terms of campaigning. And as already pointed out, dog attacks are extremely rare. Whilst compulsory chipping is coming in and you can already be prosecuted for owning a dangerous dog, I'm not really sure where the campaign is going.
I do so agree with what you have said. My lovely old German Shepherd was a rescued dog and goodness knows what sort of a life he had before I found him.
All seems wrong and then I bet there was something lighthearted straight after the interview......like best buy bras from Supermarkets or something equally crass.
II would say that This Morning were exploiting these people.
I don't think This Morning forced them on the show. It may be "too early" to talk about - but how do we know it wasn't them who wanted to do it to help anyone else where this could happen (no matter how rare it is)
maybe the this morning team offered them any help afterwards..also them coming on TV can give them some support from viewers comments etc
It isn't our place to decide when people grieving are ready or not to do what they want. If I lost a loved one I would be proud to speak about them and remember them publically - so why can't they?
I just watched this and so heartbreaking. Yes they wanted to come on the show even tho they were really struggling to talk. Cannot begin to think how they feel.
I think it was more to promote the petition and only they can get across the need for regulations on dogs. I was glad they are not just blaming the 2 breeds involved in the attack as any dog will attack with the wrong owner.
Is it nature vs nurture? Would anyone say 'there are no bad lions, just bad owners.' Bet you wouldn't trust one with your child though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Lfp2qIDy2A
BUt a Lion is a wild animal not a domesticated animal
It is a magazine show and every segment is followed up by fluffy stuff like that wretched "how would you like to win..." competition VT. Grrr...:mad:
Being drunk is a big cause of injury too but no ones about to suggest we should stop drinking.
More people die whilst trying to put their trousers on each year - falling over and banging their heads - than die at the hands of a dog and thousands are killed or seriously injured in car accidents.
Several people die whilst drunk because they do something stupid, like messing around near water or crossing roads when it's not safe.
People who use a mobile phone whilst driving are statistically more dangerous to other people than dogs.
1-2 deaths a year from dogs is a very very low figure really, though more needs to be done about bad owners, especially if they have more than one dog because that's when pack mentality can kick in.
Lions haven't been domesticated over thousands of years.
Of course all dogs have the potential to bite - they still have some natural instincts in them - you just can't compare a dog with a lion.
You cannot compare a wild animal against a pet.