Photos I would print

Out of the four photographs taken of the Jan. 22, 1987 suicide of Pennsylvania treasurer R. Budd Dwyer, I would rather print picture 1a.
This picture shows Dwyer with the gun in his hand, but the photo remains tasteful to multiple audiences. I would not print photos 3a. or 4a. because they potentially take away Dwyer's dignity during his suicide.

I would consider printing picture 2a. because it illustrates his unstable emotions and determination to end his life in front of others. Although his eyes are slightly unfocused, his almost military grasp on the gun shows his decision is final.

Out of the graphic pictures to choose from, I would print photos #1, boy grieving for his dog; #4, boy is stuck on fence by his jaw; and #5, woman is overtaken by mardi gras mob.

I would print the picture of the boy grieving for his dog only if the incident was not local. I have a strong feeling for animals who have suffered or are suffering, and I would not want the boy to easily access a photo of this moment. I understand that the relevance of the photo would decrease if I did not print it locally, but I would most likely accompany the photo with an article or asf about animals struck by vehicles or something of that nature. I would print this picture on the front page, but only accompanied by a story or facts and figures to lessen the gut-wrenching feeling that comes from seeing the boy's face. I would want to convey the effect of striking animals, but I would not want to overplay such a strong moment of grief.

I could not print the picture of the family grieving for the drowned boy. I could never exploit that moment without their complete consent.


I would print the picture of the boy below only because he did not die. I would specify in the headlines that he lived through this ordeal. I would print the photo and story as a warning against playing near or on dangerous, sharp objects.

The last picture I would print was a particularly difficult decision. I would only print the picture if the woman's face was obscured. Her dignity was taken by the men groping her; I would not want to contribute to her loss by printing her face. I think it is important to get her story out as a warning to women celebrating 'Fat Tuesday'. Her plight may show the dangers of traveling alone in large crowds of stangers. There are many angles I could take on the story, focusing on a larger picture of festival saftey aside from her experience. The image may disturb women and men alike, but I think it carries a strong advisory message with it.