Professor Parsons is mistaken
Friday, February 01, 2008
Given that accuracy in recording and reporting information is as important to the field of history as it is to journalism, we were surprised and disappointed.
This letter will only deal with his sentences on Dipolelo Video Arts/Storyline Media, which are pretty much wrong from start to finish.
While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...