reaction on the statement

(angst, angst, angst)

We were sitted on the floor at the film lobby one afternoon. Marian told her story of a time she interviewed a broadcast media practitioner (I choose not to name the person). After the interview proper, the braodcaster asked her if she was from the CMC student council. With Marian answering yes, the broadcaster commented on the statement we released against the Human Security Act (HSA) of 2007 saying that we obviously don't know what we're doing. It lacks research but it is however forgivable since we are mere students.

Excuse me. If I may...

Do not talk to us about research. We are students of the College of Mass Communication. We know what is research. It is what we do. Omitting research is by far a disgrace not only to the university that has taught us to be the best that we can be but also to the public we serve.

We know very well the implications of our actions, that our words may be accused of inciting "terror", if the Gloria administration in particular wants us, the vigilant ones to be arrested. It is for this very reason alone we must be certain of every criticism we pose.

This "terror" we chose to ignore, the risks we are ready to take.

We should not be antagonized for our actions. To be explicit about it, the statement is humiliation to media practitioner who chose to sit and be quiet when students, those younger and inexperienced if I may say so, chose to stand up and fight for the same right we all should be concerned about, the fight to press freedom.

I would rather see students of this college proactive than passive. It is better to risk making mistakes and apologize in the end than to regret that we should have done something when we still have the chance.

I remain standing and will continue to uphold this statement.