Eilis O'Hanlon: 'Is stealing a couple of bottles of whiskey really worthy of Crimecall?'

The article critiques a recent segment on RTÉ One's Crimecall that spotlighted a petty theft incident involving whiskey in Dungarvan. The author questions the appropriateness of featuring trivial crimes on such a public platform, suggesting that it diminishes the seriousness of actual crime news. While acknowledging that theft is wrong, the piece argues that not every crime deserves to be showcased, especially when it may lead to unnecessary public scrutiny of individuals for minor infractions.

The inclusion of such minor crimes on a show like Crimecall raises questions about the program’s focus and what constitutes newsworthy crime in the community.

While acknowledging that crime should not be condoned, the debate surrounds whether a petty theft truly merits public broadcasting and the subsequent scrutiny that comes with it.

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