Wednesday 5 October 2011

Andrew Bolt found guilty of racial incitment

Further to Bindi Cole's interview on the subject of Andrew bolt and her gracious reply, A court of law in Sydney found Andrew Bolt guilty of racial vilification. His reply was that he was being denied the freedom of free speech. However  there are rights and responsibilities that go along with free speech.  Accuracy in reporting facts and reporting  without malicious intent is a very necessary component to our rights of free speech. Andrew Bolt brings  into disrepute the journalistic profession, a profession that is already under intense scrutiny  for breaches of privacy and unethical behaviour. Bolt says he will appeal his guilty verdict. The nine Indigenous complainants in this case are gracious indeed for not suing Bolt for defamation. They show great dignity and  courage in pursuing this matter and standing up for their rights of dignity and the freedom of expressing their identity against malicious lies aired in a public forum.

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