9 And yet another says that 'No publication or
broadcast may portray two males together or, two females together in
sexual activity.'
10 And this final one says that 'No actor or actress may pretend to be
any of The Holy Lords or The Lords of any other religion for the
purpose of promoting any product or service. Nor, can any Actor or
Actress pretend to be any famous person for any purpose whatsoever,
without that famous person's consent. This includes any imitation of
their gestures, or, voice.'
11 We are very confused about these things! How can a press or
broadcast be free to express themselves with such regulations?"
12 "You must understand," explained Morn, "that sometimes one right
must be controlled a little bit, to insure another right. Take for
instance the right of a just and fair trial. Say someone is arrested
for a crime. The newspapers and Broadcasters start saying 'The Police
have arrested such and such who was committing these crimes.' They
have already decided that this person is guilty before he ever has his
trial. People reading the papers and hearing the broadcasts will
believe the man is guilty even though he might be innocent and later
proven so. But because the papers and Broadcasters said he was guilty,
some people may still believe it is so. So do you see the reasoning
behind this Law? The newspapers and Broadcasters are still able to
report the
news, but the rights of the individual are also protected.
13 And also, according to our Law, the name of a person who has
committed evil cannot be spoken, so if this person actually did commit
the crime, again his name should not be
used. Do you understand?"
14 "When it is explained," acknowledged the Spearon, "it does make a
certain amount of sense!"
15 "Again, your second question is a matter of