On Sun, 16 Jan 2005, Salus Correia wrote:
If the priest is really guilty, then surely our good man Joel will give us the news off the local papers as he has faithfully been doing so far.
I may point out here that the main English-langauges papers seem to be avoiding this issue.
While persistent repetition of allegations could lead to a mistrial at this stage, likewise a blackout on any issue is no solution in itself.
This is a complex issue.
As Goanetters we have to make sure that an innocent man's name is not tarished by ceaseless repitition of allegations. On the other hand, if anyone was guilty he should not be let off the hook simply because everyone ganged up.
Once again, an appeal to everyone's good sense. FN
