11-22-2016, 05:32 PM
(11-22-2016, 03:17 PM)Benton Wrote: And he's within his rights there, as it didn't meet the standard of a conversation. If the reporters had asked him questions off podium and attempted to record answers, he couldn't have done that. Although it would be interesting if it would meet the standard if Saclia had opened the floor to questions.
If Scalia would had opened the floor for questions, then the recording could begin since questions come fast and furious and no matter how fast you can write, a reporter wouldn't have been able to keep up.
I can understand why someone would say "No Recording" when that person is to give a statement or speech. Since a recording can be edited to make it sound like something else was said and having what was said in your own voice even if corrected later, that damage will be done and no amount of evidence will change it.
Anyone can say, "Something needs to be done about illegal immigration. It's a drain on our system and we are losing money hand over fist." a reporter or someone with an agenda can easily remover the word "Illegal" and make it sound as if that person is against immigration.
