Teddy bear in arms for civil rights
Friday, July 03, 2015
Typical of dolls or toys, he has the irresistible charm, but also arrogance with a crazy sense of humour that compares to none and serenades everyone. If you missed Ted (2012) he is back and this time around movie enthusiasts are part of the jury as he has turned the big screen into his courtroom. In Ted 2, he is agitated and fighting for his rights.
In this fascinating film the newly married couple, Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent Ted has to prove he is a person in a court of law.
When claims of such gravity are made, especially by a sitting Assistant Minister they cannot be brushed aside, delayed, or treated as routine political noise. Even the Ombudsman has confirmed receipt of a report from a political party and a review of these complaints is now underway. That is a necessary first step. But it is only the beginning. The seriousness of the allegations demands urgency, transparency and clarity. The public is entitled to...