Thread: TV3 & Guncity mistake

Originally Posted by scotty

old news about tipple he committed a crime and did the time in the states.......its just more journos trying to take the focus off one of their colleagues in the hope she wont get charged ...she committed a crime so she should be made accountable..... for the greater good is no defense . .....if it was then the bloke who flew a couple of search and rescue missions unliscenced wouldn't have been before the courts...... in other words journos are not above the law.....even tho they may think they are....(.only politicians are above the law.....and a few rich people with really good lawyers...... )...oops was that last part out loud?

I see one difference between the chopper pilot and the reporter. And its a big one. The reporter set out to INTENTIONALLY break the law. It was deliberate act and she KNEW she was going to break the law when she did so. The Pilot did NOT go out with the intention of breaking the law. He was there in a guidance role and only made the decision to do what he did when he saw there could be fatal consequences if he did not.

SO

If a bloke who flew a helicopter while not currently licensed in a life and death rescue situation is not permitted to break the rules in that situation then no way in hell should a reporter allowed to break laws of a far more serious note without repercussions. (Fraud / forgery, and illegeally obtaining firearm and clearly her reason for obtaining a firearm was not for a legal purpose)

My thoughts.