Anna B Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Why is the BBC avoiding any mention of protests against the government? Yesterday there were over 50 large demonstrations in major towns and cities across the country, against the 'bedroom' tax. But none of this got a single mention on the BBC news. And it's far from the first time. Ordinary people need a voice to counteract all the prpoganda eminating from the rich and powerful, but it seems to be being denied. Is this why demonstrations sometimes become violent? It seems to be the only way to attract attention to a point of view these days. I thought the BBC was supposed to be an independent body? It seems the news is becoming more about what they don't say than what they do these days. I never used to trust the internet, but it now seems to be a more informative source about what's happening than the BBC, and in a free country, that's scary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gym_rat Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 define large? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 There's a tax on bedrooms? Like on hearths? Or you mean a reduction in the amount you get if you are occupying beyond your needs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irenewilde Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Not really avoiding it... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21983807 Mind you, only 50 people turned up to the one in Middlesbough so it's not really that newsworthy is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Does this surprise you? Where were they regarding the NHS demos? When Occupy & UKUncut came on the scene the BBC portrayed them badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeMac Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 There's a tax on bedrooms? Only if you are poor. So, no need for most people to worry:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 It was on my bbc news app yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gym_rat Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Does this surprise you? Where were they regarding the NHS demos? When Occupy & UKUncut came on the scene the BBC portrayed them badly.fairly was your comment opinion or fact? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irenewilde Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Only if you are poor. Not really. Only if you're living in a house that doesn't belong to you, which has been provided for you, is now too large for you & other people need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Only if you are poor. So, no need for most people to worry:rolleyes: I noticed you snipped the pertinent parts out. Wealth or lack of has little to do with it. living it too large a house for your needs does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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