Tuesday, January 1, 2008

WHO GETS THE COMMENTS

The Newsday has a story titled "PNM silent on Eric", with this sentence: 'Health Minister Jerry Narace, who is also PNM public relations officer, said the party does not comment on matters which are before the court or decisions of the court.'
(http://newsday.co.tt/politics/0,70664.html).

But Ria Taitt of the Express has a story titled "...Happiness in PNM camp at decision". She has lengthy interviews with Dr Keith Rowley, party vice-chairman John Donaldson, and former MP Larry Achong.
(http://www.trinidadexpress.com/index.pl/article_news?id=161257475)
'"He (Williams) has taught us how to deal with adversity, which is to stand up for what you think is right and if someone wants to hurt you, fight them," Donaldson said.'

Guess she showed them.

But Ria you also have a comment from UNC Minority Leader Wade Mark, and you did not challenge him on this racist and colonial statement: 'Mark added: "It is only the white people in London, via the Privy Council, who would be able to provide justice."'
Then again we can notch it up to free speech, right?