Wednesday, January 12, 2005

defining libel

allow me to rant. please.

libel is defined as a malicious defamation of character or individual, with the result of destroying that individual's reputation. consider these two cases then.
(1) kris aquino complaining because some columnist makes some comments on her life and affairs;
(2) gma7 complaining because of abs-cbn's remarks on news programs over stealing of intellectual property rights

the courts are kinder to kris' case than the networks. why? because she is a person? may i remind the courts that a company, by its legal terms, is ALSO A PERSON. kris is angry how the article "implied" her slutiness and deserving punishment of a disease (in a column/email written by a gma executive. now, pls compare the media value of a column, or email, to tv). gma7 was "portrayed" as a thief. may i point out, that there was never any mention of any kind in that article? whereas gma7 was repeatedly bashed (on live tv! by respectable reporters! who are well-known media! which influences the public!), using direct words such as magnanakaw. heck, that network even made a news brouhaha over it! and a commercial! AND THE COURTS FAVOR KRIS' CASE MORE?!?

so? is kris gonna be mad at me for this? and will abs-cbn have a possible case with me? hello, i'm talking about the stupidity of the judicial system here. and to the phil. government, i say, I AM PRACTICING MY RIGHT OF FREE SPEECH HERE! this article, in no way, destroys the security, integrity, and peace and order of this nation. why? because its the government that's doing a good job at those!!!!!!!!! the government is its own libel-maker!!

apparently, i'm also in psycho freaky mad mode right now.

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