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Re: Human Rights Act
In a message dated 2/15/03 7:38:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,
pkeets@hotmail.com writes:
> Whatever, Pete has now been represented as a pedophile very widely in the
> media. It's true that the UK papers have carefully published only the
> truth
> and allowed equal time for Pete's statements. However, the implications
> within their coverage led to incorrect reporting in the world press, and
> other countries don't have the same code that requires equal time for
> redress. Thus, many readers/TV watchers are left with a strong impression
> that Pete is a sex offender that likes little kids.
>
> This is dangerous. I hate to mention such things (knock on wood), lest
> saying it could somehow make it come true, but Pete could be murdered for
> this tomorrow. The media published Pete's photo widely and gave enough
> information that his house would be easy to locate. You can see that Pete
> took this threat seriously, as he hired a security company immediately to
> protect his home and family. This threat to personal safety is serious
> damages, and here's where I think the Human Rights violation comes in.
> Because of the violence directed at known or suspected pedophiles, I think
> the media is liable for endangerment.
>
I really enjoyed reading this. Thanks for keeping me angry. This indeed is
not a light matter and it should not be treated as such.
I admire the thoroughness of your research and your determination to bring
about solutions. Keep it up Lela.
Jon in Mi.