早前, 因為藝人私房照流出, 所以有許多人批評所有看相/求相/儲相的網民侵犯私隠. 現在剛巧美國紐約州長涉及一單性臭聞事件, 如果私隱是人權的基石, 為何州長不會說警察侵犯了他的私隱, 反而向公眾道歉呢?
之前有人評論陳冠希和鐘恩童, 說, 他們根本沒有做錯, 又指責所有看相的網民侵犯私隱, 違反人權, 如果私隠真的那麼重要, 為何當它涉及公眾領域的議題, 它會變得那麼軟弱無力呢? 為何兩位藝人站出來道歉呢? 究竟他們傻了, 還是我們錯誤理解社會的運作呢?
Scandal-hit NY governor 'sorry'
Eliot Spitzer said he had violated his obligations to his family
Eliot Spitzer's apology
New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer has apologised amid allegations of involvement in a prostitution ring.
The married father-of-three said he had acted in a way that violated his obligations to his family.
Gov Spitzer, a Democrat, apologised to his family and the public, whom he said he should have served better.
He made no reference to allegations published by The New York Times, which said he had been involved with a high-priced prostitution service.
"I have disappointed and failed to live up to the standard I expected of myself," the first-term governor told a packed press conference at his Manhattan office.
"I must now dedicate some time to regain the trust of my family," he added, as his wife of two decades, Silda, stood by his side.
He declined to answer questions as to whether he would resign but said he would report back "in short order".
Exclusive operation
Last week, four people were arrested in connection with the alleged prostitution ring, the New York Times reported.
He has disgraced his office and the entire state of New York
James Tedisco
Republican state assembly leader
As part of the investigation, a federal wire-tap on a Washington hotel last month had recorded Mr Spitzer allegedly arranging to meet a prostitute, the newspaper added.
Mr Spitzer, 48, had abruptly cancelled Monday afternoon appointments to meet senior advisors about the allegations, the Times reported.
According to court papers, the investigation involves an exclusive prostitution ring called the Emperor's Club VIP, which operated in cities across the US, as well as in London and Paris.
More than 50 prostitutes were employed by the ring, charging fees ranging from $1,000 to more than $5,500 an hour, prosecutors said last week.
The BBC's Matthew Price in New York says things do not look good for Mr Spitzer at the moment.
Although he has not confirmed that the allegations are true, Mr Spitzer looked deeply uncomfortable as he spoke to the media and appeared to agree with the tenor of much of the reporting, our correspondent says.
He will need the help of his many influential connections within the Democratic Party if he is to hope to survive the scandal and make a comeback, our correspondent adds.
Political fallout
The Republican minority leader of the New York state assembly, James Tedisco, called for Mr Spitzer to resign "immediately".
"Today's news that Eliot Spitzer was likely involved with a prostitution ring and his refusal to deny it leads to an inescapable conclusion: he has disgraced his office and the entire state of New York," Mr Tedisco said.
The Republican Governors' Association also reacted quickly to the allegations, calling for Mr Spitzer to step down.
"Eliot Spitzer campaigned on ethics reform; unfortunately the governor of New York has egregiously failed his constituents," said the group's executive director Nick Ayers.
"The governor of New York should immediately resign from office and allow the people of New York to pursue honest leadership."
Clinton ally
The scandal could prove embarrassing for New York Senator Hillary Clinton, who is competing with rival Barack Obama to be the Democratic Party's choice to run for president.
A close ally of Mrs Clinton, Mr Spitzer has pledged to support her campaign.
He is one of the 796 super-delegates - party leaders and elected officials - who will vote on which candidate to back at the Democrats' national convention in August.
Mr Spitzer was elected governor in November 2006, promising ethical reform in New York.
As New York's attorney general, he had become known as the Sheriff of Wall Street for his relentless pursuit of financial wrong-doing.
His successes in that battle led Time Magazine to name him "Crusader of the Year" in 2002.
Mr Spitzer had also taken a firm line against prostitution in New York.