WHAT is worse? Worse is when non-lawyers, laymen and celebrities flaunt their opinions and views on a legal matter at hand. What is the worst? The worst is when law-challenged lawmakers, a former Cabinet secretary and even lawyers insist on broadcasting their opinions on a case of which they do not know the ultimate facts and applicable rules.

The outcome of any case pending in court depends on the facts, circumstances, evidence on hand and applicable rules, laws and jurisprudence. Without these factors, one cannot simply make a pre-judgment.