Rage over prank as Net grieves over nurse’s death

MANGALORE: There’s palpable anger on social networking sites over the royal prank that claimed the life of Jacintha Saldanha. Mangalorean Jacintha was the victim of the prank played by RJs of Sydney’s 2Day FM station.
Tia Maria Smith on Facebook described the death as “a prank that went wrong, because these stupid DJs were mocking our Queen and monarchy...,”.
Terry Dwyer observed, “I think you’ll find most Australians hold Her Majesty in the highest regard, but we don’t go in for a lot of pomp nor do we take ourselves seriously. I agree the prank was in bad taste, but it was a bit of fun! No one expected it to end like this…”
Tia, Dan Shariat, Maree Samuel all found the death tragic. “My deepest sympathies. I am appalled and deeply saddened by the loss of Jacinta's life. R.I.P.,” posted Maree. Tia added: “I can’t believe these stupid DJs have set up a page on Facebook to justify wot (sic) they have done and called it depression...who r they to judge her now, they r the cause.......Jesus, they need punishing, as they have no remorse for wot (sic) they have done to this poor lady. R.I.P.”
“Public humiliation is a known trigger for suicide—the radio station/DJs knew full well what effect transmitting this would likely have on a private individual, suddenly exposed to global media ridicule, especially to conscientious nurse who has taken oath of patient confidentiality—but they did it anyway for commercial gain. If she hadn’t died then likely she would have suffered shame, criticism at work and internet abuse for long time,” said Dan Shariat.