PHNO-SB: STARS TACKLE CYBERCRIME LAW ISSUE

STARS TACKLE CYBERCRIME LAW
ISSUE

[PHOTO - SANTOS:
"Let's not abuse freedom.]
MANILA, OCTOBER 8, 2012 (INQUIRER) By Dolly Anne Carvajal - It's
ironic that the Internet, which was designed to make our lives simpler, is
causing a lot of problems that has led to the enactment of the Cybercrime
Prevention Law.
In this day and age, we can't help but be slaves to technology. But we should
not allow ourselves to be stifled by some politicians, who are trying to delude
us through this controversial law. If they could only hear what we have to say.
They should streamline the new law. There's a thin line between protection and
restriction. Something's gotta give.
Aber! or Walang Kiber sa Cyber?
* * *
VILMA SANTOS: It's only right that we take care of our freedom but this comes
with a corresponding responsibility. Freedom should never be abused.
MARTIN NIEVERA: For me, it depends on what side you are on. Are you the
basher or the bashee? Then again, I want to know who will be the master opinion
taker. Believe me, I am all for friendlier communication with all the social
networks. But if I am not hurting anyone I should have the freedom to give my
opinion and speak my mind. So when in doubt, delete, block—or how about just be
nice to each other. Kaya n'yo?
AIKO MELENDEZ: I'm against it plain and simple. What will happen to freedom
of speech? How can we give our objective opinion on issues if we are prevented
from doing so? And media will have a hard time letting the public know the real
scenario through the Web, most especially the ordinary folk whose only means to
be heard is via the Web.
ZOREN LEGASPI: Cybercrime law does not affect me in a negative way.
People should understand that laws are passed to protect the government and the
people. If the government uses his law to cover up their corruption or use it to
bully bloggers, that's when we should react. Edsa 4, 5, 6 lang katapat niyan!
Let's give it a try. Peace!
MARK GIL: I am not really affected by it because I am not a user. This all
came so suddenly. A reaction without a reason? Quite scary! What's next?
JED MADELA: It all seems so vague to me. It will all boil down to the proper
implementation that would be fair to all sectors of society. Anything that
protects the welfare of the people is good and anything that strips them off
their rights is highly questionable.




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