Ethics 4

Ethics 4:

I do not think it is appropriate to photograph an execution whether it is of a man or a woman. In 1928 it would have been highly controversial in such a conservative era. Even to this day I do not think it would be appropriate to photograph the electrocution. The questions that need to be asked are in regards to morality as well as decency. Who would have access to the image, where would it be published, could young children possibly see it, etc? I would not run it for violation of her privacy regardless if she murdered her husband or not. However, I think it would be fine to photograph the execution chair without her in it symbolizing her death rather than a photo of her dying. Another question to think about is although the idea of seeing an execution is intriguing is it something that people actual want to see. To me I like the idea, but actually seeing it, especially the victim’s face in pain or their rigid body, is a bit morbid. So no I would not run this photograph.