Diversity vs. morality on the job Jul 3, 2008
Surely anyone normal would have REASONABLY inferred from my excellent, perfectly fair comment post, that so called homosexual marriage should NOT or EVER be legal ... Just fair comment observation which of course homos and their far left enablers would gutlessly bristle at because of the ENTIRELY objective/factual content. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Supreme Court upholds right to offend with free speech Jul 2, 2008
The Supreme Court unanimously upheld the "fair comment" defence of radio talk show host Rafe Mair, who was accused of defaming a so-called "Christian values" advocate. Mair had compared Kari Simpson's anti-gay rhetoric to that of the Nazis and the KKK.. (Calgary Herald)
The fading line between free speech and libel Jul 2, 2008
Defendants cannot rely on traditional libel defences such as truth, fair comment or good intent. At human rights hearings, he said, cases can be clogged with witnesses who are allowed to interpret how articles, such as that written by Mr. Steyn, perpetuate hatred. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Supreme Court ruling modernizes defence of fair comment Jun 28, 2008
In a 9-0 decision that modernizes the defence of fair comment, the court found that Mr. Mair did not defame Christian-values advocate Kari Simpson when he denounced her stand on a book-banning controversy. An individual's reputation is not to be treated as regrettable but unavoidable roadkill on the highway of public controversy, but nor should an overly solicitous regard for personal reputation be permitted to chill' freewheeling debate on matters of public interest, Mr. Justice Ian Binnie... (Globe and Mail)
ASIC knew but did nothing Jun 28, 2008
" "I think it's fair comment that they have not been in that position. " ON January 29 and January 30 stock lending and Tricom were at the heart of a market stoppage that lasted for two days when Tricom failed to settle a huge trade in shares. When Tricom tried to settle the trades, the stock was not available to settle - it was on loan. Earlier in January Tricom had made a margin call over 20 million Allco shares. That is, Tricom exercised its control over about 6 per cent of the company's... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
The Jihad Against Free Speech Jun 20, 2008
Nor is fair comment on true facts. Publication in the public interest and for the public benefit is not a defense. (Human Events Online)
Human rights tribunal has a fine line to tread Jun 15, 2008
First, unlike other defamation laws, it imposes a form of strict liability -- that is, it doesn't allow respondents (those accused of violating the section) to defend themselves by arguing that the publication amounted to fair comment, or was in the public interest, or even that what was published was true. If truth is not a defence, then we have arrived at a truly Orwellian state of affairs. (Vancouver Sun)
'Grey's' insider calls Heigl's Emmy comments 'an ungrateful slap' Jun 13, 2008
First the vanity fair comment, now this and her annoying "look at my ring". i'm engaged, I dont flash it around like that. (Entertainment Weekly)
Emotions run high over Maclean's article Jun 10, 2008
"In April, the Ontario Human Rights Commission said it could not hear the CIC's complaint because Ontario's code doesn't cover magazines. The B.C. Human Rights Code does cover publications."I'm not happy to be here," said Toronto lawyer Julian Porter, who is representing Maclean's. "We're not entitled under the law the way it's structured to plead truth, fair comment, qualified privilege or intent or standards of journalism. "Porter said that in the Supreme Court of Canada, truth or fair comment... (Toronto Star)
Fire nearly destroys Storm Avenue home Jun 5, 2008
Thursday 5 June, 2008. In discussing her reasons for staying in the Democratic presidential primary while alluding to the length of this year's campaign season, Sen. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Where Will Sen. Clinton's Supporters Turn? Jun 4, 2008
" Katie Couric: What do you wish she had done differently? O'Dell: First of all, I think she underestimated Obama tremendously, the mood of the country. She picked people who were very loyal to her, who werent maybe as savvy at running caucus states. The Internet. I think she got killed on the Internet. Couric: Some people have said that, if she couldnt run a better campaign, if she couldnt surround herself with better people ... during the process, what does that portend for her ability to... (CBS News)
Linux File Systems: Ready for the Future? May 30, 2008
This is a fair comment, but my response is I was just trying to address the file system issues in Linux, not critique the whole data path. A Call to Action. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Straight arrows find it hard to survive Gold Dome May 28, 2008
just realistic, astute observation and legitimate, fair comment. What happens if the black IL KKK racist Grand Cyclops Jeremiah Wright gets car jacked in one of his $70,000 Mercedes cars whilst guiltily driving back to his million dollar home on whitey s exclusive golf course. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Olsens coffee 'spiked' with full fat milk May 23, 2008
People - Entertainment - theage. The Age: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Melbourne's leading newspaper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Cherry's 'redneck' remark triggers response May 13, 2008
It was a fair comment, but the blogosphere noted it was missing from ESPN.com's video replay. An ESPN spokesperson said the remark was made to ESPN's SportsCenter as an aside by Cherry after his spot was over. (Globe and Mail)
Letters to the editor (May 9) May 13, 2008
What I care about is fair comment ... What I care about is fair comment. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Focus shifts to Vickerman as NSWRU puts new coach on hold May 8, 2008
When asked if Vickerman had originally been undervalued [by the ARU], Petersen replied: "I think that is a fair comment.". Petersen, who will travel today to Cape Town for the Waratahs' match against the Stormers on Sunday morning (Sydney time), revealed that the original plan to announce coach Ewen McKenzie's replacement next week would be delayed until possibly June. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Notebook: Chavez won't come back as DH May 6, 2008
"I said, 'Yes, sir, that's a fair comment. Please tell him I apologize.' ". Left-hander Dallas Braden has been informed that there's a "consensus in the clubhouse" that his billowing hair can be unloosed only in the clubhouse. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Does Anyone Know what is going on at St. Joseph School in Jeanerette! Please Help! May 2, 2008
Thank you for your fair comment. Let's have more of this kind of comments people. (New Iberia, LA)
Boris Johnson: I'm the victim of dirty tricks Apr 6, 2008
That means we excuse dirty underhand tricks and pass them off as fair comment. Isn't there a better way. (Telegraph.co.uk)
MARTY RUSSELL:Gov's solution seems to be smoking in (hospital) beds Mar 26, 2008
"Doc, I can't seem to concentrate anymore and I'm really restless. I'll start lecturing in my classes about fair comment and criticism laws and wind up talking about sod and flower beds and the proper time for pruning grapes or graping prunes or something. Anyway, before I know it I wake up outside with grass stains on my knees.". "Hmm, green knees. That's either a Christmas song or gangrene. But first, I need to get some important health information about you. What's your annual income?". (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Scott has chance to silence WGC doubters Mar 23, 2008
The normally mild-mannered Scott bristled when an American reporter asked whether he thought that was fair comment. "I wouldn't pay too much attention to that kind of article," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Judgement due in food review case Mar 10, 2008
The newspaper pleaded justification and fair comment and appealed the finding. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- UK)
Avril Lavigne review: Best Damn Show? Not even close Mar 7, 2008
Avril's a loserThu, Mar 6, 08 at 05:44 PMHaha who knew her fans where 8 and 9 yr olds and people who listen to hiliary duff, thats all i have to say about her being so "punk'bassThu, Mar 6, 08 at 05:45 PMi love you avrilcandyThu, Mar 6, 08 at 05:55 PMWOW my husband and I took our daughters and we had a great time and yes this one was better then her first one. MitchThu, Mar 6, 08 at 05:56 PMI bought tix to the Saskatoon show to see Boys Like Girls play, Avril was just a plus cuz i mean hey, shes... (Canada.com)
Pantagraph.com to add registration for reader comments Feb 29, 2008
Yippie wrote on Feb 28, 2008 5:44 PM:" Won't change a thing. So they have your email address? Gee we can't get 1000 free ones at gmail, aol, or msn now can we. In a public forum you have to accept good, bad, and otherwise or it's censorship. Who gets to decide what's a fair comment if we censor? Me or you? ". Dang wrote on Feb 28, 2008 5:41 PM:" Reading the stupid comments was half the fun of reading the Pantagraph online. Oh, well. ". (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Kidman snapper to appeal Feb 27, 2008
Fairfax argued the defamatory meanings in the case - including that Fawcett had behaved in such "an intrusive and threatening manner that he had scared" the actress - were either true, in the public interest or fair comment. In her judgment, Justice Simpson was scathing of Fawcett, writing that she "emphatically preferred" the testimony of Kidman and her employees John Manning and Malcolm Carter, compared with testimony given by Fawcett and fellow paparazzo Ben McDonald. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Approval rating Feb 22, 2008
That s a fair comment on the War on Terror. Never did like that term, as I ve written. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Foglesong: A.D. Search Process On Schedule Feb 13, 2008
But the fair comment is it will be negotiated with the individual. . (GenesPage.com)
Taxing the Gas Guzzlers in London Feb 13, 2008
That's a fair comment. So is there anyone else rash enough to criticize this planet-saving scheme. (Time.com)
'Dancing On Ice': Samantha Mumba Jan 30, 2008
Do you think that's a fair comment ... Do you think that was a fair comment. (Digital Spy)
Will the Mac Book Air Jan 23, 2008
Fair comment about the lack of USB ports etc. But realistically, when you're on the move, do you really need them. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Hillary's Remarks Deliberately Distorted Jan 15, 2008
Donna Brazile said on CNN, "And I tell you as an African-American, I find his words and his tone to be very depressing." Was that a fair comment on her part. Consider that she is attacking as racially insensitive a president viewed by black leadership and many African-Americans as America's first black president, held in the highest regard by the black community because of his great support for civil rights benefiting the black community and others. (Newsmax)
A system of checks and balances Jan 6, 2008
I didn't think it was a funny or fair comment. This woman often ordered much more than everybody else when we all went out to lunch. (Boston Globe)
NBA gives etiquette warnings to fans Dec 14, 2007
Katz said his comments were within what he thought were the boundaries of fair comment. "I don't curse," Katz said by telephone. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
New column: You really think we'd allow that? Dec 14, 2007
"-- More Christmas card material. I agree,Longview and Kelso are full of uneducated retard s. -- I don t like the word retard. But in this case it offers me an opportunity to discuss possessives. When a word ends with s you only use an apostrophe if ; ah, never mind. highway officials don t know how to whipe themselves let alone make a call like how long the road will be closed -- It seemed like fair comment, but we did some checking and it turns out highway officials do know how to wipe... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Faculty OKs plus/minus proposal Dec 11, 2007
"I think some students don't like the outcome of that input and I appreciate that. I think that's a fair comment. We're always looking for input and I think the council sought as much input as they could get.". Faculty Council Chair-Elect David Hillis, who drafted the original proposal to implement the plus/minus grading scale, has said the undergraduate grading scale should be changed to mirror the graduate grading scale, which assigns minus and plus values to letter grades. (The Daily Texan, TX)
Parties join forces to bulldoze SNP Dec 7, 2007
Bad Yin, Wondering What Passes for Fair Comment. 2:36am 7 Dec 2007. (Scotsman)
We need to go in hard against football, says Hewitt Dec 6, 2007
"It's a fair comment. When [CEO] Steve Wood and I started two and half years ago, there was no program and we had someone start a talent identification program straight away. "We now have 2500 aged under 12 in the [Tennis Australia Talent Search] program. It's still in its infancy, but we have started actively going after the best athletes in Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fired deputy awarded $500K Dec 6, 2007
"It's not over; that's a fair comment from my perspective," said Linehan. Linehan's attorney, Stephen Schulthess, said there is a motion pending to dismiss the case. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Keep public discourse civil, polite Nov 30, 2007
Furthermore, there is a line, sometimes difficult to draw, between making critical commentary - fair comment - about a person in a role as a public figure and criticizing individuals who definitely should never be defamed. Letters to the editor serve an important purpose in the life of a newspaper and the life of a society. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Celine's husband: What is wrong with Haligonians? Nov 21, 2007
(by the way, in law this statement is called Fair Comment, Mr. Angelil. . (CTV.ca)
NFL streaks stemming from parity Nov 13, 2007
Helena Independent Record. Helena Independent Record. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Faceoff: Who should be next? Nov 10, 2007
Damien: Fair comment. But I think if you look at the credentials of individual players who are in the Hall -- Bernie Federko, Clark Gillies, even Joe Mullen -- Lindros was a better player than all of them. (ESPN -- NHL)
Downtown park could feature ice skating rink Nov 6, 2007
Berenstein replied, "That's a fair comment. But, this location, with the redesign of Interstate 29 and Wesley Parkway, would give us these new features and we would have a direct walkway to the riverfront.". Virginia Anderson, a committee member, said the Sioux City Growth Organization, to which she belongs, favors the water park idea. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Soros-Funded Media Matters Attacks Conservatives Oct 29, 2007
What results is not fair comment or analysis of what they say or write, but personal scrutiny, including minute parsing of every comment and its presumed meaning. Conservatives are attacked as though their opinions are inherently offensive and necessarily dangerous. (Human Events Online)
City audit compliance low, Erickson reports Oct 24, 2007
This is a fair comment, and needs some discussion. The role of a financial auditor is fairly well understood. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
The Art of Dessert fundraiser this Friday Oct 11, 2007
Comments that we will not allow include the following: comments that include personal attacks on journalists and citizens at large that go beyond fair comment. We will also not allow comments that make false or unsubstantiated allegations; comments that purport to quote people or reports where the purported quote or fact is not publicly known; or comments that include vulgar language or libelous statements. (NorthernLife.ca)
Clinton Pollster Behind Brown Decision Oct 8, 2007
it is also nsultimng to Hitler's many victims, some living in Scotland In the interest of fair comment, can I ask you to unreservedly withdraw this insult ... In the interest of fair comment, can I ask you to unreservedly withdraw this insult. (Newsmax)
Tensions Between School Board, Superintendent Rise Oct 5, 2007
"That's a fair point, a fair comment, but also I think it's fair we're learning about even more about governance and management. This is clearly a management issue. This is my call to position the organization," Wise said. Under the law, Wise does have the power to make management decisions, including personnel. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Never pick Grothe again: Stuart Sep 27, 2007
" Still, the fact that two players had travelled from Townsville to attend the session will make Grothe's no-show even more difficult to explain. Cowboys enforcer Carl Webb turned up to be ruled out of the Test with a calf tear, while fullback Matt Bowen joined him on the sidelines at the training session, as Stuart had excused the players involved in preliminary finals from training. The other absentees were Scott Prince, whose flight from the Gold Coast was delayed, and Warriors prop Steve... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
DAN K. THOMASSON: Defamation is not discourse Sep 25, 2007
But where is the adherence to the doctrine of fair comment. The defense offered by the group to justify its imprudence goes a long way to answering that question. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
DAN K. THOMASSON: Greenspan piles on Sep 18, 2007
Greenspan wrote that when Bush and Cheney won in 2000, "we had a golden opportunity to advance the ideals of effective, fiscally conservative government and free markets," but instead "I was soon to see my old friends veer off to unexpected directions."It seems fair comment here to inquire why, if Greenspan felt so strongly about the president's failure to grasp the need to control the deficit and to use the bully pulpit and the power of the veto to control spending, he didn't speak out firmly... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Greenspan piles on Sep 18, 2007
It seems fair comment here to inquire why, if Greenspan felt so strongly about the president's failure to grasp the need to control the deficit and to use the bully pulpit and the power of the veto to control spending, he didn't speak out firmly and publicly. Maybe he should have. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
China indicates it will push to secure Doha agreement Sep 7, 2007
"It is a fair comment to say that, in the past, China has tended to take the view that, as a recently ascended WTO member, little or nothing could be expected of it in the way of any concessions arising out of the Doha round. "I trust that China's new commitment to the Doha round will also include a willingness to go to the table and make an appropriate range of concessions to help achieve a satisfactory outcome. " China's move came as foreign and trade ministers called for a successful... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Red-light cameras green lit Sep 5, 2007
Star Community Newspapers. In The Community, With The Community, For the Community. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Fears over doctors' out-of-hours service Aug 30, 2007
" The answer is obvious - the Government is paying GP's for providing agreed levels of care between normal working hours. Those doctors who eschewed out of hours care were paid 6000 less per annum.The Government negotiated the deal and the GP's (who were providing out of hours care on the cheap to an increasingly ungrateful public) signed on with unrestrained glee. What a deal! Get your life back at a cost of only 6000!Out of hours care is no longer the responsibility of those GP's who opted... (Scotsman)
The miner with a lot more to dig Aug 25, 2007
But, for now, "business as usual", chief executive Chip Goodyear's farewell remark, was fair comment. Normal business for miners in boom times also means acquisitions. (Guardian Unlimited)
For sex researcher, a never-ending backlash Aug 22, 2007
"Nothing we have done, I believe, and certainly nothing I have done, overstepped any boundaries of fair comment on a book and an author who stepped into the public arena with enthusiasm to deliver a false and unscientific and politically damaging opinion," Deirdre McCloskey, a professor of economics, history, English, and communication at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and one of Bailey's principal critics, said in an e-mail message. The hostilities began in the spring of 2003, when... (International Herald Tribune)
We're too tough Aug 19, 2007
"Did we go too far? That's probably fair comment," he says. "It's part of the process weeding out the wheat from the chaff and sometimes, yes, we probably did go over the top. "But the audience loved it and 1. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Edwards Calls Coulter 'She-Devil'... Aug 18, 2007
To the media, this was just fair comment. Ms. Coulter was commenting facetiously that the lesson here, apparently, is that the safe, acceptable way for one to attack John Edwards (or any political enemy) is to wish that he had been killed in a terrorist plot. (The Drudge Report)
For too many, it pays to be offensive Aug 16, 2007
The insult to her probably falls under that broad umbrella of fair comment. Of course, Vaughn can hope that Imus is tired enough of the issue to reach a big out-of-court settlement with her, too. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
RCMP welcomes 22nd commissioner, William JS Elliott Aug 11, 2007
"I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Commissioner Bev Busson. Her dedication and support during this challenging transition are a testament to the high level of professionalism and excellence that defined her career. Commissioner Elliott was sworn in as a member of the RCMP and assumed his duties as Commissioner on July 16. The Change of Command is a ceremonial event and includes the handing over of the Commissioner s Tipstaff, a symbol of authority and command, as well as a... (NorthernLife.ca)
Parliament defers agreement for $10 million for NHIS Jul 20, 2007
This brought Mr Sallas Mensah, Chairman of the Public Accounts to his feet saying, "We would not have approved this motion to be laid if we had been informed that there were discrepancies in funds allocated to the Scheme. Mr Speaker I support the motion that we stand this motion down until we address the inadequacies that have been brought forward by the honourable member. The point is relevant and we must look at it." Mr Joseph Henry Mensah, NPP-Sunyani said it was fair comment but called for... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Anwar defamation case thrown out Jul 4, 2007
On Wednesday, Judge Tengku Maimon Tuan Mat granted Dr Mahathir that application, saying that the former prime minister's remarks were fair comment made in the public interest. Mr Anwar is expected to appeal. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
What's in a Benchmark? Jun 26, 2007
"His test should not be interpreted as a reflection of 'Java/J2EE vs. .Net,' but only of WebSphere V6 on a key sample app with a functionally equivalent app in .Net. I expect critics of the test to point out better ways of implementing IBM Trade 6.1. Given the wide availability of other frameworks for Java/J2EE, this is a fair comment.". Meanwhile, Leake said, "We'd love to see IBM come back and help us see how to better tune WebSphere.". (eWeek)
