Why do they have to post photos of EIGHT BELLES after the incedent.?

Question

Just like alot of people, my heart dropped and I was saddened by the loss of EIGHT BELLES. As much as I want to see the horses be involved in a safer enviroment,I dont want to see pictures of Eight Belles or any other animal in pain. Yet today as I was reading this article http://sports.yahoo.com/rah/news;_ylt=AkWY.z7tYsNWKWWF9HJXxokX47kF?slug=jo-horses051508&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

They had atleast 2 pictures of EIGHT BELLES on the ground and last week while chanel surfing I saw a picture of EIGHT BELLES on the ground with her head up staring at the vet like she wanted to go home. I understand the pictures are used to get their point across,but can't they do that with out pictures?

Answer 1

they dont really care about the horse. all the media cares about is money and all the race fans care about is their winning ticket

Answer 2

Sorry, but I can't click the link. I can't watch it again. I know, on the Preakness, they actually showed Eight Belles collapse. I can't imagine WHY they would put that, plus I can't imagine how they figured people actually wanted to see it.

EDIT: Thanks for agreeing with me. I was afraid I was going to get a million thumbs down for not being able to see it, but I wanted to express my opinion

Answer 3

because tragic events sell the news.

Answer 4

If they walked over her at the track killed her right as he/ Brown collected his oats with no remorse; what did you expect,more dead then alive right?/Not my horse but I still think they knew/pushed her or Brown accidentally kicked her when crossing in front............Poor Horse...........Blessings Yahoo

Answer 5

It's the whole rubberneck theory. The same reason why people always crane their heads to look at accident victims in a car wreck.

I agree though, I don't think it's at all appropriate to show that today. We already know what happened and are saddened by it. If they want to honor her memory, just show a regular picture of her when she was alive, not the ones of her untimely demise.