Re: Human Rights Act

[Keithjmoon70@xxxxxxx]

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.