Reading this article got me thinking.
When is defamation, defamation? The ruling party is skilled in throwing in this card when it is threatened. But doesn't calling someone a liar, a cheat, and a wayang artiste constitute as defamation either?
However, I'm sure if Gomez brings it up, the defence would be one of "fair comment". How come then we normal citizens cannot similarly make comments that we think are "fair" without the fear of persecution?
Not fair!
When is defamation, defamation? The ruling party is skilled in throwing in this card when it is threatened. But doesn't calling someone a liar, a cheat, and a wayang artiste constitute as defamation either?
However, I'm sure if Gomez brings it up, the defence would be one of "fair comment". How come then we normal citizens cannot similarly make comments that we think are "fair" without the fear of persecution?
Not fair!
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