http://fromtheonline.disqus.com/Reporting from the Isle of BlogsenThu, 30 Oct 2008 18:46:11 -0000http://fromtheonline.com/2008/10/30/comic-insurance-how-jonathan-ross-gets-to-keep-his-job/#comment-5125585<p>I agree - it certainly is an issue and the fact that moral panics can leave a feeling of uneasiness (for some of us) only makes it more important to give them attention.</p><p>Just seen this group on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46446030978&amp;ref=nf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46446030978&amp;ref=nf">http://www.facebook.com/gro...</a></p><p>Currently 4,021 (and rapidly rising) members to save Brand and Ross. The group founder makes it clear she doesn't sanction their behaviour.</p>jtownendThu, 30 Oct 2008 18:46:11 -0000http://fromtheonline.com/2008/10/30/comic-insurance-how-jonathan-ross-gets-to-keep-his-job/#comment-5125584<p>Judith,<br>I think you are on to something and it's called moral panics. It might not be entirely a bad thing. It is a bit like a news cycle. We pay attention to something, we thrash around a bit. We all have a good debate and a few people get bruised. Then we move on. It's not perfect, but it is a kind of argument, discussion and learning process. The fact that no-one (usually) dies is good.<br>The fact that The Mail galvanised this particular debate doesn't mean it's not a real issue. The fact that it is celebrities who are under scrutiny and who may lose a few grand is a pleasant relief from real people getting it in the neck.<br>cheers<br>Charlie</p>Charlie BeckettThu, 30 Oct 2008 17:22:31 -0000