More on Kulo

I have read about the plan of some religious groups to file charges against the CCP officials who approved of the Kulo exhibition and the artists who behind the said it for reasons that I have yet to fathom. They reasoned out that CCP being supported by government funds must only have exhibitions that are reflective of and do not run counter to the majority of the population's  religious beliefs. And, considering that majority of the Filipinos are catholics, CCP officials have committed a grave abuse of authority in approving the said exhibit and said abuse is tantamount to graft.

Moreover, these groups are said to be preparing cases to be files against those artist behind the exhibit citing as basis for said cases are the provisions under Article 201 of the Revised Penal Code. Said provisions penalize “those who shall publicly expound or proclaim doctrines openly contrary to public morals... those who, in theaters, fairs, cinematographs or any other place, exhibit, indecent or immoral plays, scenes, acts or shows,whether live or in film, which are prescribed by virtue hereof, shall include those which… offend any race or religion; …are contrary to law, public order, morals, and good customs, established policies, lawful orders, decrees and edicts."

But, seriously, the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines is a body of laws that need a total overhaul. These are provisions that are no longer responsive to the needs of our time. On top of that, those provisions run counter to what is provided under: Section 4, Article III, which states: No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances. And, in my humble opinion, anyone who thinks that they pass up the highest law of the land in favor of an outdated penal code seriously needs a major brain operation.

A few words from Voltaire: "I may not agree with what you say, but I will fight to the death for your right to say it"

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