Monthly Archives: October 2013
The Abortion Conversation in the Philippines
Let’s talk about abortion http://www.rappler.com/move-ph/ispeak/40112-talk-abortion-sept28 Bunnyhead: “Thanks for writing this: you have my respect. After being attacked by friends and family members for publicly declaring my support for the pro-choice movement, I’ve refrained from voicing out my opinion on the … Continue reading
The Science Writer III
Part II: Science, Parenting and Gay Marriage http://www.rappler.com/move-ph/31786-science-solitaire-reasons-oppose-gay-marriages Rejoinder PP: It is pretty clear in this article that science that is not yet settled, is being used to prove a point that “In other words, when you oppose it [Gay … Continue reading
The Science Writer II
Part II: Journalism and Bias http://www.rappler.com/move-ph/31786-science-solitaire-reasons-oppose-gay-marriages Therese Jandayan: “Are you even surprised? the first question journalists ask is ‘what’s our station’s stand regarding this?’ and then start writing. ‘facts’ as they call it are so easily filtered to suit their … Continue reading
The Science Writer I
Part I: How Science Works http://www.rappler.com/move-ph/31786-science-solitaire-reasons-oppose-gay-marriages PP: Take it with a grain of salt. It is pretty clear. Whether or not the writers belong to the LGBT community, it does seem that it is one of the thrusts of this news … Continue reading
Pope Francis: Atheists can be moral
Pope Francis: Atheists can be moral http://www.rappler.com/world/regions/europe/38696-pope-francis-atheists Edgar Lores: “If Francis believes what he says – that atheists can enter into the Kingdom of Heaven – then he is neither Catholic nor Christian. Christianity is built on the centrality of … Continue reading
Babies are not blessings
Sex and Sensibilities: Babies are not blessings http://www.rappler.com/move-ph/ispeak/39791-babies-not-blessings Marvin Macatol: “Babies are a blessing and we measure that not in financial terms. The moment you measure the blessing in financial terms, you don’t deserve that baby. Spend your money in … Continue reading
Divorce in the Philippines
http://www.rappler.com/move-ph/issues/gender-issues/39701-laws-that-discriminate-against-women Joe America: “And when you get that taken care of, kindly get a divorce law passed so that women who are abused in a relationship with men can get out without the gameplaying that takes place now in annulment … Continue reading
Philippines Commission on Human Rights Chair Rosales on ‘Hate Crimes’
http://www.rappler.com/nation/35553-chr-document-hate-crimes-lgbts PP: The idea is quite weird. Here are some of my thoughts: As opposed to what you call “common crimes”, now we have special crimes according to CHR. “These are people who are discriminated against — binaril, tinotorture, ninanakawan … Continue reading
Why Not?: Hate Speech Legislation
“The follwing is a definition of ‘hate speech’ according to Wikipedia: Hate speech is, outside the law, communication that vilifies a person or a group based on discrimination against that person or group. In law, hate speech is any speech, gesture … Continue reading
peperepublika 