Quotes from people and Constitution regarding The Right to Speech and The Right to Reply
Freedom of Expression Act of 2007
It is the State’s policy to protect the constitutional right to freedom of expression and opinion. This right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.
The eminent 19th-century writer and civil libertarian, John Stuart Mill, contended:
“Enlightened judgment is possible only if one considers all facts and ideas, from whatever source, and tests one’s own conclusions against opposing views. Therefore, all points of view – even those that are ‘bad’ or socially harmful – should be represented in society’s ‘marketplace of ideas.’ If the people are to be the masters of their fate and of their elected government, they must be well-informed and have access to all information, ideas and points of view. Mass ignorance is a breeding ground for oppression and tyranny.”
The US Supreme Court said:
“A newspaper is more than a passive receptacle or conduit for news, comment, and advertising.
SENATE BILL 2150 – Right to Reply Filed on April 3, 2008 by Pimentel Jr., Aquilino Q., Revilla Jr., Ramon A., Escudero, Francis “Chiz” G.
AN ACT GRANTING THE RIGHT OF REPLY AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF
..all persons who are accused directly or indirectly of any crime or offense or are criticized by innuendo, suggestion or rumor for any lapse in behavior in public or private life shall have the right to reply to the charges published in newspapers and other publications or to criticisms aired over radio, television, website or through any electrical device.
Press Secretary Jesus Dureza:
“But law or no law, it’s the obligation of newspapers to give equal opportunity, especially those on the receiving end of criticisms and attacks,” said over government station Radyo ng Bayan.
“A bill is never perfect; there is always room to improve on it,” Sen. Loren Legarda
Need I say more?
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hehe, I love this bill, it gives the politicians the right to defend themselves wahahaa
cheap shot.
Make or Break
e di parang wala ng silbi ang korte no.. pag napasa ito, sa dyaryo na a ng bangayn hehe
Reviews Inc
Naku yayaman ng husto ang mga dyaryo nyan. hehehe.