Sunday, January 14, 2007

OUT OF TIME SPRINT


Days are numbered to aggravating the controversial turmoil between First Gentlemen Jose Miguel "Mike" Arroyo and editors from Newsbreak newsmagazine. The tiniest mote of misunderstanding becomes the giant political quandary in the prying eyes of the public. Manifold allegations shoot like rapid darts to besmear Mr. Arroyo's so-called good name, character and reputation as a steadfast public official. It's perturbing to play safe than belting the truth towards a psychedelic
assumptions of his blatant mistakes. Being a lawyer by profession, he must come out to the fold with a clear name and good reputation. But hapless circumstances strike like a bolt from the blue. However, casting doubts and taking strides in an unorthodox fashion might lead him face the music. And it's no wonder he is under stiff public scrutiny.


The recent class action suit against Mr. Arroyo is justified accordingly and the accused claims he was musunderstood. It's unforgivable in the code of ethics for Journalism to rebuff this indispensable principle once and for all. The plaintiffs, which are the editors, shudder in agitation that Mr. Arroyo, in the first place, should not have filed a case against them, which indeed urged them to push the issue and sue him in return. On the contrary, the media throw punches of valid evidences that would constantly oblige them to shove the class suit and settle differences in a complaisant manner. But Mr. Arroyo's arguments are consistent, telling the public that the media's testimonies are based on technicalities and a wrong interpretation of the rules, and other portents that may gradually clear his name are replete with empirical accounts. If people were to judge and rectify reality, it was Mr. Arroyo who misunderstood the role of the press. I, too, do believe him less and less.


In truth, it's not the press that bumps at every post. Take a glimpse at his grungy records... all are a plethora of corruption! Mr. Arroyo should be, more or less, putting his cards on the table before severe accusations slap him again in the face.


So out of time sprint, who do you believe?


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