The Murdoch phone hacking scandal

Recently, the news have been abuzz with the Murdoch phone hacking scandal, and the "News of the World" is accused of hacking into countless hand phones. This has caused much outrage and has aroused the disgust of millions around the globe, as the newspaper was already reported to have hacked into the phones of families of a deceased girl. Many have questioned the allegations, and millions are already demanding that action be taken against those responsible for the hacking. However, why have this caused an uproar?

Firstly, they have committed the act of intruding on one's privacy. Th e "News of the World" has shamelessly hacked into countless of phones over the years, and intruding onto other's private space. This is made worse when they did not spare the family of a deceased girl, showing how heartless and without compassion they are, not rubbing salt onto the wounds of the girl's family, worsening an already tragic experience. This act has definitely aroused the disgust of millions around the globe. Thus, people would generally be unhappy with the actions of the company and are outraged.

Additionally, being the "News of the World", they have to accept responsibility for doing these things even when they know it is against their morals. Many have found it an irony - after years of reporting the wrong doings of others, those responsible for the scandal are own-self as guilty for their actions. It is their right to report wrong-doings and uphold justice in the world, instead of doing it the opposite way round. As such, they should accept the serious consequences coming their way.

Furthermore, it is normal for one to err and make mistakes, but the "News of the World" had turned to bribing and tried various means to escape from punishment. If they had come out clean and had promised to work more carefully and avoid making the same mistakes again, the world would most likely be more lenient against them. However, they attempt repeatedly to escape from the punishment they face, using unscrupulous methods, further worsening the situation and cause even more damage. In fact, they have conspired with various high officials to keep the matter silent, which only served to cause even more outcry and make everyone all the more unhappy with their actions. Thus, their further attempt to avoid the punishment they rightfully received also lead to their own downfall.

Altogether, there is no question that their actions are in the wrong, and they should accept punishment for it. Hopefully there is a more severe punishment meted out, to prevent such cases from occurring again in the society.