RE: Fetuses are people. Unless it costs the church money
February 9, 2013 at 8:37 pm
(This post was last modified: February 9, 2013 at 8:38 pm by Darkstar.)
(February 9, 2013 at 8:22 pm)Gabriel Syme Wrote:(February 9, 2013 at 8:04 pm)Darkstar Wrote: Did you know that even when the practically find the blood on the murderer's hands, they still say that the killer allegedly did something until the court case officially decides that?
Hi Darkstar,
Yes - and that is exactly the point I am making.
When something cannot be stated as a fact - either because its not true, or because its uncertain - qualifying words such as "allegedly" have to be used.
So, when people see the media using qualifying words like "allegedly" in news reports, they should be able to recognise that the news report is not reporting established facts.
Yeah, because the bible is an established fa- ...must...resist...urge.
*Darkstar resists urge*
Yes, they are not reporting things that have been officially proven, but you missed my point. I was saying that even if they caught someone in the act, it would not be "proven". Even if there is a 99.9% chance they are correct, they will say "alleged" or "reported" to avoid liability, so:
(February 9, 2013 at 8:22 pm)Gabriel Syme Wrote: Is too true.Ironically you are actually proving my point.
The reason they would be behind cell bars is because its illegal to defame people / organisations by telling lies about them in the press.