I heard what can only be described as an embarrassing interview as a chief at the BBC was questioned on a serious morning radio show, also on the BBC as to why they were not going to broadcast the address of the Disaster Emergency Fund for donations. This is in respect of Israeli's bombing of the Gaza strip. Where it is said 1300 Palestinians died and 13 Israelis. The reason for not making this broadcast was the belief it would compromise the BBC's impartiality. This is complete and utter tosh. To date there have been 10,000 complaints to the BBC about this issue. Now the fiasco has become such a nightmare if they were to back down it would be considered bowing to political pressure. So they have to maintain the same stance no matter what, they are committed to a grave error of judgement.
I am personally in a mind whether I should complain to them myself. There is a nasty taste left in my mouth over this issue and I can only think some complete idiot made this decision. The Disaster Fund was set up to help innocent people who are the victim's of unforeseen circumstances, it is a collection of various reputable charities who have no political incentive. By the very act of this fund requesting monies to help these people it means many civilians are in a desperate situation. Politically the world knows Israel has gone way too far with their military actions, the extreme disproportionate attacks and the witness statements of their soldiers killing civilians amounts to a war crime. In the same way the BBC is committing a crime, which is not representative of the ordinary people of this country.
Someone deserves to be sacked.
