Monday, July 07, 2008
Exploitation by any other name ...
Federal Deputy Opposition Leader Julie Bishop and child protection campaigner Hetty Johnston both called the use of the images exploitative.
“Unfortunately, this sounds as if a child has been exploited for the purposes of making a political point,” Ms Bishop told Sky News.
Bindi Irwin, nine, the Emmy-winning daughter of the late “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin, is being made into a 25-centimetre rubber doll dressed in khakis and sporting binoculars, a camera and other outback gear, as well as a cockatoo, a wombat and a python.
Bindi Irwin’s career began with appearances on her father’s shows and later expanded to live music performances and child-fitness DVDs.
“A little child cannot answer for themselves about whether they wish to be depicted in this way,” Mr Rudd said. “Frankly, I can’t stand this stuff.
Mr Rudd said he had very deep, strong, personal views on the issue: “We should be on about maximising the protection of children.
“I don’t think this is a step in the right direction at all.” (K. Rudd. July 6, 2008)
“ For God's sake, let's just allow kids to be kids.” (K Rudd. May 23, 2008)
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