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Old 10-03-2008, 17:16   #9
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Re: Heroin photo used in BNP leaflet

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Originally Posted by Vlad_Dracul View Post
I can't find a copy either but nevertheless, it is clear that there is a link between families with links to Pakistan and the regions and the importation of Heroin. There is no shortage of news coverage of "Asians" being caught or involved in trafficking drugs.

If the use of the photo serves to send a powerful message both to youngsters and criminals alike then let it be used.

I wonder how young Ms Whitear came to be involved in drugs anyway?

I suspect that all that is happening here is that the REAL message is being lost in a storm of BNP bashing,whipped up by mischievous elemements in the media.
What is happening is that the BNP is using the image of the dead girl, without permission. That is (IMO) one of the nastiest things you can do to a grieving parent, and just shows that the BNP is happy to sink to new depths just to promote racism.

If the BNP had sought permission, got it, and maybe used the image to promote a drugs-free society, then it would not be offensive.
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