A CELEBRITY: WHO CARES? May 22, 2008
Posted by wmmbb in Australian Politics.trackback
Now I have not heard of this person, which is not surprising because I generally do not watch television or keep track of such matters. My take is that celebrity status, for any person and particularly a female one, is a form of abuse, however lucrative it may be. Germaine Greer would be better off, and she is now seventy years of age, if she had never been a celebrity, and instead of what she should have regarded as a respected and gifted individual.
No such considerations matter to the agog copy writers at ABC News Online:
The Defence Department has issued an unreserved apology to celebrity Tania Zaetta, after she was named in a leaked Defence note detailing inappropriate conduct.
The Federal Government has announced an inquiry into the leaked briefing note about allegations Ms Zaetta had sex with soldiers during her recent entertainment tour to Afghanistan.
Defence has tonight issued a statement saying the document containing Ms Zaetta’s name was a draft and it was withdrawn minutes after it was written because of privacy concerns.
Ms Zaetta denies the claims she had sex with soldiers. Earlier, she told Channel Nine she deserved an apology.
Frankly, I do not care if Ms Z had sex with soldiers or not. It is occurs to me this might be a private matter. If it is defamatory, she should sure the various publishers and good luck to her. I guess in fairness the ABC did not create the story, which I understand was lead by The Australian. I have to admit I have been ignoring what passes for public policy debate in recent months as well.
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