For all the people who supports Lance Corporal Daniel Smith, thank you so much and God bless us all|
For all the people who supports Lance Corporal Daniel Smith, thank you so much and God bless us all |
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| Jumby October 17, 2008 02:39 PM PDT  Suzette Nichols was not raped. She knew full well what she was doing. She wanted to come to the United States and that was her chance. Someone that is raped does not get on top after she put the condom on him. She wanted to take the word rape out of the charge that was written by Subic (extortion) police, but was told she would be charged with prostitution if she did. What route do you think she took? hmmm. Pinoy you have no facts about the case and I want to puke everyday that Daniel Smith is held for a crime he did not commit. | ||
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| pinoy July 23, 2008 11:36 PM PDT This site makes me puke! As narrated by Dan himself: Little Boy Lance Corporal Daniel Smith F@cked a drunken Filipina inside a van with his 3 buddies...and he is the victim? C'mon! When did our sense of right and wrong...our morality left us? "Nicole raped Dan" in front of his buddies while she was drunk? Jesus! Crazy! | ||
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| Krissy B. of Hanford February 11, 2008 05:29 PM PST Dan- Wishing you a Happy Valentines Day and please dont lose hope coz we believe in your innocence. God Bless you and may you have a wonderful day. Just want to let you know that you will never be forgotten and you will always be in our prayers. | ||
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| shine January 26, 2008 10:12 PM PST ill loving you forever take care. | ||
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| shine January 26, 2008 10:09 PM PST what? | ||
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| Name December 15, 2007 09:41 PM PST Dan, I hope you are already recovering from your surgery which took place 1 or 2 months ago, if I am not mistaken.. I am always keeping an update about what's going with your life now that your back in the US embassy..I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year!! It's good to know that your enjoying reading some recipe books so that someday, you will become a chef..I hope that it will come true... I was able to talk with some military guys especially young marines who still believe in you.. take care always... | ||
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| shine cra! October 10, 2007 05:50 AM PDT hahaha! shine desperada,wag ka ganyankasi kakahiya,gusto tuloy cpin ng tao iniisip mo kaw nlng si nicole.. ganyan ka ba sumoporta ng tao? hala damay pa ba mama nia,kalokohan nmn ata na suportahan ka nia sa kabaliwan mo? baka nmn masuka si daniel pag mabasa nia yan mga pinagsasabi mo? baka nga nd na pumunta yon dito eh,ilang taon ka na? baka minor ka pa para magpropose ha? haahahahahahahaaha katawa,suportahan mo nlng c dan nd yong kung anu anu pinagsasabi mo :P | ||
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| A friend September 19, 2007 07:43 AM PDT Hi Dan! What's up with you? I just saw you in TV and I was wondering how you were doing. It's been a long time that I haven't heard anything from you. Stay cool. Hope justice will be served soon. May God be with you always. | ||
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| shine May 30, 2007 05:54 AM PDT aloha, | ||
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| mitch May 15, 2007 11:36 PM PDT haaai daniel smith....... how r u? | ||
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| shine April 24, 2007 05:39 AM PDT lance cpl daniel smith? i still believe someday you and me. | ||
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| shine April 22, 2007 07:16 AM PDT keep on rockin daniel smith. wag mong pasinin ang mga papansin wag kang maniwala sa mga taong inaaaway ako dahil mgapapansin yan take care stay cute and cool. sana madakip na nag pumatay kay julia cambell i hope that.dahil wala siyang hiya at takot sa dios.sana mahuli na siya. | ||
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| shine April 22, 2007 07:10 AM PDT hi daniel smith, my love how are you there i hope your in good health godbless you we love you.i wish that you go home one day i prayfor thatfor you dont lost faith to god always pray him and stay cute nd cool be safe take care be kind.im your supporter ever and never ever fade.to asshole like the people who trying me to put down sorry coz im here ever even the people here not actually like me why? i dont have kasalanan sa inyo bakit nyo ako inaawaay dahil di ko iiwan si daniel smith. untill i die or lost this site im him supporter ever never fade wala na ang hininga ni nicole wag lang si daniel smith.right do you hear that nicole uderstand that, | ||
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| daniela April 8, 2007 06:12 AM PDT hi daniel smith,how are you | ||
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| shine April 4, 2007 05:56 AM PDT hey hey its not me may be your fake.i think daniel smith, alam mo kung paano ako send ng letter sayo jan mo nalang me kilalanin ok.ba i love you so much take care.see yeah. | ||
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| shine April 3, 2007 08:45 AM PDT daniel, this is shine, don't ever think that i really love you. i'm just faking. | ||
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| shine March 28, 2007 06:06 AM PDT hi daniel smith, how are you be safe and stay cool. im your supporter ever never ever fade im always care for you stay cute and kind dont lost your faith always pray to god before go to bed sleep. | ||
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| ellen March 24, 2007 05:58 PM PDT Hello!eric i'm with you,i think bora should leave this site.his one of nicole's supporter.he should go there and not her.grow up bora | ||
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| ellen March 24, 2007 05:56 PM PDT Bora,get lost you dont derserve to log in on this site.this site is just for dan's supporter.i know your one of her suppoter,so just go to her site. | ||
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| ellen March 24, 2007 05:54 PM PDT Yes!!!!!!!why not a background check on ncole,este suzette nicolas!!!! | ||
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| daniela March 21, 2007 04:51 AM PDT hi daniel smith how are you. | ||
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| shine March 14, 2007 04:43 AM PDT hi daniel smith keep on praying to god before you go to sleep and dont lost your faith.i love you daniel smith.take care be safe stay cute and cool be kind like me i like that. and dont believe fake shine plz. | ||
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| Eric Lubrin March 12, 2007 08:33 PM PDT Hi, Bora, In regards to your comment on 2/28, I think you posted at the wrong site. U are so disrespectful to people who created this site. Go to Nicole's site if you like to support her. You ignore all the facts and inconsistencies about Nicole. She's not the so called good upbringing girl that you think she is. God will punish her for accusing an inno0cent men. She will pay someday. Just wait and see. I believe in Karma. What goes around comes around. | ||
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| shine March 12, 2007 05:21 AM PDT fake shine leave me alone. plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz | ||
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| shine February 28, 2007 11:32 PM PST hi daniel smith. how are you there see yeah. | ||
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| Bora February 28, 2007 09:29 PM PST I support Daniel Smith...To be in Jail!!! Thats where he belongs.. and all other rapists. Nicole was raped and Daniel Smith is the convicted Rapist. Solitary confinement at the embassy wont last forever... there are other prisons waiting for him. It may be that he ends up in a Philippine Jail.. or in a U.S jail.. the point being he serves his 40 year sentence. with a minimum of 20 years behind bars. Murder and Rape are both henious crimes... both have heavy penalties under Philippine law... harsh... yes... but do the crime.. and you must expect to do the time!!!! The overwhelming majority of the evidence presented in court shows Smith guilty of Rape. the 23 witnesses could not be ignored by the Judge.. The Verdict was GUILTY.. for the RAPIST SMITH. | ||
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| shine February 25, 2007 11:12 PM PST hoy kausapin mo ang belat mo.leave me alone dahil ikaw ang bulati.sa buhay ko dont you know your freak.gaya gaya. tanga idiot.daniel smith take care be safe.stay cute and cool. | ||
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| ANONYMOUS February 21, 2007 02:58 AM PST Justice for Smith! Nicole is a bitch! | ||
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| arlene February 21, 2007 02:30 AM PST dearest daniel, hope everything is fine with you there.never give up.justice will prevail.and you will have it.there are many people here in the philippines who believe in you.always take care of yourself,your health. | ||
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| e/shine February 20, 2007 04:56 PM PST shine; kausapin mo ang sarili mo pati bulati sa utak mo.. --------------------------------------- ay wala ng tao ako na lang.any body there. nathimik na ang mga tao dina kaya yata.nag sawa na ba kayo jan kay daniel smith.oh may gf.na si daniel smith.hello ok lang yan asan na kaya ang mag tao dito.sana buhay pa.daniel smith sana nanjan ka pa.take care be safe. | ||
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| Nicole February 18, 2007 02:27 AM PST Manigas ka dyan! | ||
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| shine February 17, 2007 05:23 AM PST ay wala ng tao ako na lang.any body there. nathimik na ang mga tao dina kaya yata.nag sawa na ba kayo jan kay daniel smith.oh may gf.na si daniel smith.hello ok lang yan asan na kaya ang mag tao dito.sana buhay pa.daniel smith sana nanjan ka pa.take care be safe. | ||
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| shine February 13, 2007 05:35 AM PST yeah hes is innocent plz let him go home''''''''''''''''''' | ||
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| shine February 13, 2007 05:34 AM PST hi daniel smith, how are you hope that your happy this valetines.coz you my valetino.hoy gwen my mom is always support me whatever i want.coz im the youngest.kung baga bunso.understood yan si e shine.sino ka gaya gaya baliw freak.dont ever do this again.for dan.im always your side no matter what happen.just stay cute and cool.nothing gonna change my love for you.that forever.i love you so much.take care be safe well you marry me. but im not cheap im just show my feelings for you.how much i love you.ulit di ako si e shine.that girl is freak.gaya gaya. | ||
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| iHATEthenameNICOLE February 12, 2007 10:56 PM PST RIGHT ON, REV. DHAENE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | ||
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| Rev. Dhaene February 12, 2007 06:14 PM PST Most of the foregoing comments were in full agreement with what I personally believe! But, even my wife and her family are too stubborn to look at the evidence that Daniel Smith is innocent of rape. They go mostly with what the media said, and the verdict of guilty. I am afraid that Philippine pride has a lot to do with it. That is the main reason Americans do not have a chance in hell to get a fair trial in the Philippines! I am not an American, so no one should say that I am biased! Anyone who is honest enough to admit it, knows that Suzette Nicolas is a liar, and that no rape took place. Even the judge knows that, but gave in to political pressure! What a shame for the Philippines in the eyes of God, and the World! Keep your chin up Daniel Smith! - Rev. Daniel N. Dhaene The Open Bible Christian Mission, Brgy Barra, Lucena city, 4301 Philippines. Visit: rev.dhaene @ yahoo. com for more information about my mission in the Philippines. | ||
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| Gwen February 11, 2007 07:39 AM PST Aba, may marry marry ka nang nalalaman shine ha, at kanino mo naman natutunan yan? Alam ba ito ng nanay mo, na nagpo-propose ka na kay Dan? | ||
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| shine February 9, 2007 05:45 AM PST but im not like nicole im not cheap whatever.im kind faithfull kindhearted.caring. | ||
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| shine February 9, 2007 05:39 AM PST im the one who wants to be with you.i hope you feel that.i really love you.im dying coz im not see you in person to do what i like but marry me first.take care. | ||
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| shine February 9, 2007 05:35 AM PST i mean im not boy. im a girl at di ako bakla.im totally girl and want to make love daniel smith.coz his so cute.like my fave westlife. | ||
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| shine February 9, 2007 05:31 AM PST im boy. | ||
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| shine February 9, 2007 05:31 AM PST e.wag mong gamitin ang name ko hah. plz dahil i kaw ang abno.freak. | ||
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| shine February 9, 2007 05:18 AM PST daniel smith i love you so much.take care be safe happy valentines day. | ||
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| shine February 9, 2007 05:11 AM PST ows kasing pogi ng westlife ko c nakita kuna c mark ng westlife sa araneta.well daniel smith stay cute.be safe be cool.i love you so much. | ||
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| ellen February 8, 2007 03:27 AM PST Nicole,is a liar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!she is a bitch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!she is the rapist here and not dan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!she flirted with dan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!we support you dan.Just be strong and have faith in GOD,soon you will be home with your family in St.Louis Missouri | ||
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| nicolette February 7, 2007 08:23 AM PST "E" for Evalyn Ursua? Naku yaya Ursua, you are such a bitch! | ||
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| Gwen February 7, 2007 08:02 AM PST hay naku, sa tingin ko napasukan na tayo ng mga sindikato! beware of the antis, they might make you believe 'em! | ||
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| shine February 5, 2007 10:10 PM PST again see yeah baka malate na ako sa school ko take care be safe.godbless all. | ||
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| shine February 5, 2007 09:46 PM PST godbless you. see yeah. | ||
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| shine February 5, 2007 09:25 PM PST hi daniel smith how are you i hope ur in good health be safe take care always pray to god.before you go to bed i still believe you.and im your supporter ever never ever fade.just call my name and ill be there. | ||
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| E February 4, 2007 09:41 AM PST To Ms. Grace Santos, I am Dan's friend from Cebu. Pinapasabi ni Dan na tigilan mo na daw ang pagtawag sa kanya dahil di na niya kailangan ang tulong mo. Nakaka-istorbo ka na daw sa kanya. Wala ka naman din daw nagawa na tulong para sa kanya kundi magpa-interview lang sa mga tv at newspaper. Isa ka lang naman daw sa supporters niya at madami naman talaga diyan kaya ok lang na mawala ka. Kaya simula ngayon wag ka na magsasalita tungkol sa kanya at sa kaso niya pati mga abogado niya naiinis na daw sa iyo, di ka na daw nakakatulongm istorbo ka pa daw. Sana naman tanggapin mo na ang totoo na di ka kailangan ni Dan kahit na kailan at kaya ko na bayaran lahat ng ginasta mo para sa grupo mo. Back off Ms Santos, you are not an asset, you are just a liability. | ||
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| pilipinas kong mahal February 4, 2007 09:23 AM PST I think that "E" is Nicole or Yaya Ursua herself. | ||
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| Name February 4, 2007 06:03 AM PST kung totoo ang sinasabi nung nag messeage na si E.. bakit napasama pa si MS. Grace Santos siya na nga ang tumulong eh.. siya pa napasama... | ||
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| E February 4, 2007 05:57 AM PST To Ms. Grace Santos, I am Dan's friend from Cebu. Pinapasabi ni Dan na tigilan mo na daw ang pagtawag sa kanya dahil di na niya kailangan ang tulong mo. Nakaka-istorbo ka na daw sa kanya. Wala ka naman din daw nagawa na tulong para sa kanya kundi magpa-interview lang sa mga tv at newspaper. Isa ka lang naman daw sa supporters niya at madami naman talaga diyan kaya ok lang na mawala ka. Kaya simula ngayon wag ka na magsasalita tungkol sa kanya at sa kaso niya pati mga abogado niya naiinis na daw sa iyo, di ka na daw nakakatulongm istorbo ka pa daw. Sana naman tanggapin mo na ang totoo na di ka kailangan ni Dan kahit na kailan at kaya ko na bayaran lahat ng ginasta mo para sa grupo mo. Back off Ms Santos, you are not an asset, you are just a liability. | ||
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| E February 4, 2007 03:42 AM PST To Ms. Grace Santos, I am Dan's friend from Cebu. Pinapasabi ni Dan na tigilan mo na daw ang pagtawag sa kanya dahil di na niya kailangan ang tulong mo. Nakaka-istorbo ka na daw sa kanya. Wala ka naman din daw nagawa na tulong para sa kanya kundi magpa-interview lang sa mga tv at newspaper. Isa ka lang naman daw sa supporters niya at madami naman talaga diyan kaya ok lang na mawala ka. Kaya simula ngayon wag ka na magsasalita tungkol sa kanya at sa kaso niya pati mga abogado niya naiinis na daw sa iyo, di ka na daw nakakatulongm istorbo ka pa daw. Sana naman tanggapin mo na ang totoo na di ka kailangan ni Dan kahit na kailan at kaya ko na bayaran lahat ng ginasta mo para sa grupo mo. Back off Ms Santos, you are not an asset, you are just a liability. | ||
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| pilipinas kong mahal February 3, 2007 11:14 AM PST Let there be PEACE on earth! | ||
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| Gwen February 2, 2007 06:11 PM PST Hey, you b****, FYI, I'm not mad at you, I am just upset everytime you post crap! And oh yeah, obviously I'm older than you, why would I waste my time reminding stupid people to be nice if I know they are matured and responsible? And yes, you are rigth, I am very much single but I don't have any desire to Dan, he is a younger brother to me and my concern is him getting justice. Unlike you, I am a decent woman and I hate girls acting immatured about their feelings towards the opposite sex. And mind you, my fiance is also an American, wala lang... baka ikaw ang inggit! | ||
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| shine February 2, 2007 06:38 AM PST noong sept 4 na nood ako ng westlife sa aranete ang guapo ni mark feehily just like you dan | ||
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| shine February 2, 2007 06:36 AM PST would you like a meet the shine girl really love you i will cross the ocean for you i cant live with out you | ||
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| shine February 2, 2007 06:34 AM PST daniel smith your sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute | ||
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| shine February 2, 2007 06:27 AM PST mind your on message | ||
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| shine February 2, 2007 06:27 AM PST tigilan nyo na ako hoy gwen ano bang gusto mo away di kita patulan c matanda kana ako 18 tingnan natin kung cno matanda sa atin bakit nagsisilos ka ba ok fine bakit ba galit ka sa akin ha ha wala ka bang asawa? kung gusto mo kainin mo yan si smith fuck you hard bullshit bitch | ||
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| shine February 2, 2007 05:35 AM PST hey whatever | ||
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| shine February 2, 2007 05:20 AM PST i love you daniel smith take care be safe to all people out there sorry but i need to show my feelings to daniel smith and support him | ||
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| Gwen January 30, 2007 07:10 PM PST Hmmm, why does someone here tends to be silly? Can't she not help her feelings anymore? Hey, anyone should help her out! Or did she just wish she was nicole? Hahaha, she's fun though. Well, wish ko lang sana magtanda na sya, hindi kaya sya bumabata! Peace out! ************************** Hey Dan, please bear with us for the inconvenience, I mean we just don't like to tolerate messed up comments here, haha. I do hope you still like reading the contents of this site, it is all good. May you gain strength from your supporters' words. Have a good day! | ||
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| JUSTICE FOR SMITH January 30, 2007 06:58 AM PST Shine, for the last time please stop sending messages about your feelings towards Dan. If you continue to do so we will ban you from sending messages. NAKIKIUSAP KAMI TIGILAN MO MGA MENSAHE MO SA LAHAT NG TOPIC SA BLOG NA ITO. | ||
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| a friend January 28, 2007 07:11 PM PST "Delight thyself in the Lord and He will give the desires of your heart." All the best for you. | ||
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| marilou January 26, 2007 02:01 AM PST i support Daniel Smith, i believe he is innocent. Nicole is a big liar. Please leave your comments also in YOUTUBE a powerful website : i have a lot already of supporters there: you can see in the screen Smith Vs. NIcole. there you can post your comments and support for Smith. The title is SUBIC RAPE CASE. thank you and please continuing support Daneil Smith. | ||
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| ellen January 25, 2007 07:04 AM PST Suzette is the rapist and not dan.she rape dan.she should be the one in jail and not dan.Be strong dan.have faith.we all support you.suzette your such a big time liar. | ||
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| BROSAS FAMILY January 24, 2007 04:28 AM PST DEAREST DANIEL, GREETINGS IN THE NAME OF GOD! KUMUSTA PO?{HOW ARE YOU?} WE JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT WE'RE HERE TO PRAY FOR YOU. MAY I ASK IF HAD YOU RECEIVE THE LETTER WE SENT TO YOU? SORRY IF I ASK. I'M JUST BOTHERED AND WE WANT TO MAKE SURE IF YOUR REALLY OKEY. WE'RE FROM LUPON, DAVAO ORIENTAL. MY FAMILY WILL BE GLADDEN FOR YOUR RESPONSE. THANKS A LOT AND GOD BLESS! INGAT PO ALWAYS{TAKE CARE ALWAYS} LOVELOTS, BROSAS FAMILY | ||
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| Gwen January 22, 2007 08:55 PM PST To Dan: I hope you won't get tired reading all these stuff. Are you smiling? grinning? Haha, well I know you always visit this site and that's good because in a way the things you get to read here could help things get easier. Just bear with some of the crap, I mean, you know some of your supporters couldn't help themselves out, haha, you know what I mean... Just so you know people who believe in you are all around. Keep smilin' and have a wonderful day! | ||
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| mike January 22, 2007 08:16 PM PST Naku shine, mag-Tagalog ka na lang kay para maintindihan ka ni Daniel. | ||
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| Smith January 21, 2007 05:08 AM PST To Pro-Smith: I presume you’re an American. well actually my friend, you don’t have to be distress if you heard some people here in the Philippines are anti-Americans because they are only very few. in fact these people are very unpopular because of their link to the communist-terrorist group NPA(New People’s Army). in many sites with many comments about the subic rape case, 90% of the comments made by Filipinos are pro-Smith. i am a university student and i had made a survey together with my classmates about the case, we got almost the same results. however in some websites, it came out that most comments are anti-smith because of biases of the editors. they don’t posts comments against the said victim of rape. i think that’s all i can say. GOD BLESS PHILIPPINES AND AMERICA! proud pinay! said, | ||
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| LYN January 21, 2007 05:06 AM PST I still hope and pray that justice will prevail in favor of Lance Corporal Daniel Smith. I have met this guy once during my tour to the US Marine bootcamp. He was so young then and full of dreams and aspirations in life. Hope the Philippines would abide by the Visiting Forces Agreement that Smith should be in the custody US Embassy. Afterall, he had served and helped the Philippine military with pride and dignity. | ||
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| Name January 17, 2007 04:36 PM PST Justice for you daniel. I may be filipino but what nicole did was way plain Unacceptable. be strong man, all the drama nicole does on national television makes me laugh big time. ram | ||
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| lIEZL January 17, 2007 04:15 AM PST WE LOVE AND SUPPORT YOU DANIEL SMITH | ||
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| ken January 17, 2007 03:37 AM PST Compared to Smith, Nicole looks like more than a rapist compared to Smith!!!!!!!!! | ||
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| Anonymous January 17, 2007 03:12 AM PST NICHOLE IS SUCH A BITCH..DANIEL SMITH IS INNOCENT.MAYBE DANIEL IS THE VICTIM AND NICHOLE IS THE RAPIST.SHE SHOULD BE IN JAIL AND NOT DANIEL.JUSTICE FOR DANIEL. | ||
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| hope January 17, 2007 03:08 AM PST NICOLE is a prostitute who claim rape because of the budget shortage and to cover herself for embarrassment. JUSTICE for DANIEL! not for nicole. | ||
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| MICHAEL January 16, 2007 06:38 AM PST Smith didn’t get a fair trial, Judge Pozon , you should be ashamed of yourself… The day that that decision was handed down by you was a disgraced to all Filipinos all over the world. Your cowardice is disgusting, you don ‘t deserve your position…. | ||
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| MARIBEL January 16, 2007 06:33 AM PST i am not happy for nicole!! i feel sorry for smith.he is the victim and not nicole.. if you are a true filipina, you will never let yourself to be with those man.to be honest i know you(nicole) have a purpose for this. iam a filipina and i have respect for my self. i know other people know what i mean | ||
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| anna January 16, 2007 06:31 AM PST I feel so sorry for Nichole she now has to live with a lie. She knows as well as i do, she wasnt to drunk to say no. Im sure she realizes what shes put him and his family through and she probebly feels horrible for it. She knows the reason why she made this case out to be what it is, and that reason is for her and her family to get over to the United States. Well now look Nichole, your still not here in the United States. I know your parents probebly presured you into making this situation into something it wasnt, and for that im sorry. Its still not over yet and God does know the truth and what ever happens, happens for a reason. | ||
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| Thomas January 16, 2007 06:30 AM PST justice was not served in this case. it is just another overwhelming support of extortion of an american. there was no evidense to show beyond a reasonable doubt. the judge refused to allow the recanting of two of it’s witnesses. and a third’s testamony could not pinpoint how many drinks she was served that night. her story kept changing and was so full of holes you could drive a truck through it. it’s all about saveing face, getting money, and has nothing to do with justice. saving face at his expense both in money and time. another black mark for the philippines. | ||
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| Jessica Beasly January 16, 2007 12:29 AM PST hi Daniel... dont lose hope.im half filipino and half american. i believe nicole is been used by the people who hate the president of the philippines and people want to have a name in there career like EVELYN URSUA. and those people prostesting in the front of the U.S Embassy there are people who get paid to protest against you... For me as a half american: DONT EVER LOSE hope daniel. the truth will always come out. alot of filipinos here in New York is saying that nicole is a LIAR and she just wants publicity.. not all the filipino are on her side. I'm glad that your back to the U.S embassy. Its much better for you... My friends that is also a half filipino half american they just want to ay that they always include you to there prayers..... From: Jessica Beasly New York | ||
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| iHATEthenameNICOLE January 15, 2007 09:10 PM PST HANG ON IN THERE, DANNY BOY!!!!! YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!!! YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE!!!!! HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF FILIPINOS ALL OVER THE PHILIPPINES ARE PRAYING FOR YOU!!!!! WE ALL BELIEVE YOU DO NOT DESERVE THIS PUNISHMENT!!!!! WE ARE THE FILIPINOS WHO REFUSE TO BE FOOLED BY "NICOLE". SHE MAY HAVE FOOLED THE OTHERS, BUT NOT THE PEOPLE WHO BELIEVE THE TRUTH. ALWAYS BE STRONG, DANNY BOY!!!!! STRIVE TO BE HAPPY. | ||
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| Essy January 15, 2007 08:37 PM PST gabriela and other groups out there are claiming daniel smith is guilty and saying that injustice has been going on for years.. ok maybe they are right.. other filipino women have been abused before by foreigners.. but in this case i think daniel smith is not guilty. They can't blame smith for the past injustices that have happened to filipino women.. its not his crime to pay. Besides.. with a face like that he doesnt need to rape someone, especially if its a girl like nicole. Can someone please explain to me what nicole plans to gain in all of this... | ||
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| Lance January 15, 2007 08:36 PM PST I believe that Daniel is innocent! I can feel JUSTICE is just around the corner... To Nicole: You are a disgrace to the Filipino society and the rest of the world! To Grace Santos: Keep up the good work! | ||
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| Cora January 15, 2007 08:35 PM PST plz tell daniel smith that im alwayz here 2 support and he's alwayz be on my prayers....plz tell him that i love him and im alwayz in his side.....god bless him and take care alwayz....... | ||
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| Joy January 15, 2007 08:34 PM PST hi,, im a supporter of Dan.. i know his innocent!!! pLease teLL him that he's aLways in my prayer..:) and may the Good Lord bLess him!! | ||
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| Belle January 15, 2007 08:30 PM PST i am a filipina, but it was sad to say that i give my symphaty to mr.smith....my friends and my classmates did the same way.... We didnt believe with what "nicole" is saying. I am a teenager but i can't imagine myself drunk, being with strangers late at night, sitting on their laps... i think that the court was just pressured by the protestors... i believe that he will get right justice for him.... | ||
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| Meg January 15, 2007 08:27 PM PST My personal opinion is the Philippine courts this time doesn't like to loose face.The trial was kind of biased with respect to false national pride esp since this has to do with a filipina claiming she was raped by an american.Considering there were also several anti-american groups putting pressure over the justice system since the start and down to this verdict in favour of the girl's side.What more can you think would rule out in this court case?It's predictable. What's your opinion seeing a young woman in olongapo bar late at night flirting and behaving badly with men.Sitting on stranger's lap and kissing him with full eye view to everyone in the bar /the guy she just met that night,she's a slut! What do you think would be in the young guy's mind with a woman cavorting and behaving badly like she's on for it.She needs a good shag ( sorry for this word). And when the sex session didn't last longer than was expected and was uncaringly left behind in the pier as the group's time was up to get back to the ship ,then she yelled out being raped.More likely out of frustration and anger it turned up that way. Who knows really what happened? But to be honest good women don't stay in the bar late at night kissing and sitting on lap with complete strangers. She's courting for trouble. She's an expert.She knows what she's doing.I have no sympathy for that woman. | ||
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| May January 15, 2007 08:25 PM PST BELIEVE IN YOU, DANIEL SMITH!!! | ||
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| Joy January 15, 2007 08:24 PM PST im also one of daniel's supporters. i do believe that he's innocent and he deserves justice. to nicole: stop acting as if your important for this society. i saw this clip in a news where your mad and shouting at the media because your photo was published in the newspaper. so what!? is it because your protecting your dignity or your just afraid that your previous costumers might identify you!? you can never get away from this mess you get in to. better be real. | ||
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| Joy January 15, 2007 07:59 PM PST Here's what a Pinay lady friend of mine wrote to me about how she feels and I think most women without political aspiration would concur:"I am in favor of Corporal Daniel Smith. Everytime I've heard and watched on the news on the television I do really symphatized with Smith than the girl. Sometimes media is not fair and cause bad to anybody. So, no wonder. She just filed case because she didn't get money from them. My goodness. What a shame she is for all of us. I wish Daniel Smith can get out of this case and at the same time he learned the lesson. That there are some women wanting only for money." | ||
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| Rex January 15, 2007 10:03 AM PST Hi Dan! Hope your are in good shape and best of health. Stay strong and brave. You are always in our thoughts and prayers, and I want you to know that you are always remembered. May the Almighty God bless you and your family always! Take care! Rex San Diego, California | ||
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| Charles January 15, 2007 03:28 AM PST As an American, I feel I have an obligation to stand for the men and women who took an oath to stand for my country, my freedom, and our common American principals. I have paid close attention to the “Subic Sham” for over a year and have increasingly been losing my faith in the ability of the Philippine judiciary to serve justice. It’s beginning to seem that the only thing justice is blind to in the Philippines are the facts. It is also concerning that my government is not able to better protect its servicemen while overseas. It makes one wonder what they would be able to do for an ordinary citizen caught in such a miscarriage of justice. Since Lance Corporal Smith’s conviction I have been asking myself if I’m still safe in the Philippines . It’s a question that should concern ordinary Filipinos as well, as they try to come to the table of global trade. Where will they be left when they scare us away? I am not sure what I can do to stand up for Lance Corporal Smith. If nothing else, he remains in my thoughts daily. If you have any suggestions at all as to how I can show more tangible support for Lance Corporal Smith please let me know. He will be in our thoughts long after he leaves the headlines. | ||
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| Anonymous January 15, 2007 03:25 AM PST More stories are coming out and distorting the truth > about the case. > Nevertheless, it should be good to know the facts > before the media > and other sensational people completely erase the > truth about this > case. The findings during interrogation were: > 1.) Sex was not just consensual; but `Nicole´ > offered to have sex > with all four Marines for money. The testimony of > the other Marines > support this, and that they declined because they > were repulsed by > the idea of sharing a common woman (which would also > be a violation > of the military hygiene code). > 2.) A condom was used; testimony from a convenience > store clerk(which > was not admitted as evidence by the prosecution) > stated that Ms. > Suzette Nicolas herself bought the condoms, and was > shown on the > store security camera making the purchase. > 3.)`Nicole´ had changed her story quite a few times. > Initially she > told the US Navy Petty Officer who was with her > stepsister that all > four Marines took turns raping her. When it was > ascertained during > the investigation that only Lance Corporal Smith had > intercourse with > her, she changed her testimony to attest that the > three other Marines > merely "cheered Smith on" during the alleged sexual > assault. > 4.)`Nicole´ wasn´t thrown from the moving van as she > had alleged. She > was dropped off at her hotel, and was observed by > the late night > attendant as "cursing the occupants of the van for > not giving her the > money they agreed upon". Once again, this testimony > was not admitted > as evidence during the pre-trial. > 5.)`Nicole´ is a known prostitute in Zamboanga city. > She has another > `boyfriend´ who also happens to be a US Marine who > is now based in > Okinawa, Japan. The reason they´re keeping pictures > of her from the > press is because she will undoubtedly be recognized > by quite a few > `boyfriends´ of hers who send her money from time to > time whenever > she writes them letters pleading for monetary > support. > 6.) US Navy Petty Officer Christopher Mills picked > up `Nicole´ and > her half-sister, Ana Liza from a bar in Zamboanga. > He initially > invited Ana Liza to come up to Subic with him, but > `Nicole´ insisted > on coming along. Petty Officer Mills then agreed to > allow `Nicole´ to > come along. > 7.)`Nicole´ refused to return to the hotel with > Mills and Ana Liza > earlier on in the evening, her exact quote:"I can > take care of > myself, I´ll be fine with these guys". Mills and Ana > Liza then left > her in the company of the four Marines while they > returned to their > room at the hotel. > > With these seven pieces of evidence, it´s not really > hard to piece > together what really happened that night. The > Philippine media never > printed the testimony of the four Marines which > painted a clear > picture of what really transpired on the evening of > November 1, 2005. > Instead, the Philippine media has unfairly > sensationalized the whole > case, not using one single fact, but targeting > public sympathy to > help win the case in favor of Ms. Suzette Nicolas. > As for the truth, > it needs to be told as a warning to all enlisted > personnel out there > who can´t keep their zippers up. Semper Fi! > ________________________________________________ | ||
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| Carmela January 15, 2007 03:23 AM PST hoping that someday you will be with your family...i cried for that decision coz i felt pitty for your mom,i am also a mother and its kinda hard to accept it knowing that your son is innocent.......i work as a call center agent and even my coworkers felt bad about it...you dont have to worry we will support you no matter what and we pray for you and your family special your mom...see more things in a positive way im sure everything will be okay....by the way my maiden name was smith... carmela bautista | ||
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| Geneth January 15, 2007 03:22 AM PST daniel, how are you doing? im geneth sayson from panabo city, davao del norte.. im one of your supporters.. i want you to know that many believe in you... many of my classmates support you... do you have a friendster account? im just kidding... dont lose hope... we belive that you will get through with this soon.. can you make a dedication for me?? please... you are always on my prayers... with so much hope... geneth | ||
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| Gwen January 14, 2007 07:29 PM PST Every positive word you type here is worth smiling for Dan. Please continue posting your comments. Let's make Dan part of our lives and pray that justice be served soon. | ||
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| ellen January 14, 2007 01:39 AM PST Hello!Dan I'm ellen from zamboanga city.just want you to know.i'm on your side.i dont belive nicole's story.coz from the day one she cried rape,it was all lies.and most of the people here in zamboanga city.don't beleive nicole's.coz they know nicole's family background.and her background.just hung on,be brave.soon you will be free.coz people knows your not guilty.i'm always pray for you.i beleive in you.God bless you dan. | ||
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| Anonymous January 13, 2007 09:41 PM PST Whatever happened in the back of that van, it's clear that the way this trial was conducted was another example of how justice in the Philippines is now utterly debased. Smith never had a chance, from the day early on that a congressman, on hearsay, deliberately described Nicole as having being carried from the van "like a dead pig" (this about a girl from Mindanao) to the "Convict the Rapist" placards outside the courtoom. The law of sub judice, which precludes all public discussion of the merits of a case until the verdict, was never heeded. The Americans will have watched all this with horror and will no doubt do their best to make sure that no more of their citizens in the Philippines are crucified this way. Smith will be repatriated and, before very long, will be out on parole on the grounds that his trial was a display of the degeneration of the Philippine justice system. And that, in my view, would be a fair assessment. It's hard to know who comes out of this with any honour, apart from Smith himself, who behaved with astonishing dignity as the politically driven lawyers, frothing-at-the-mouth pressure groups and racist commentators in the media demanded that he be punished in the name of Philippine sovereignty and the rights of women (in a country where thousands of women are raped and abused each day, their plight ignored by the justice system). | ||
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| Eric January 13, 2007 08:25 PM PST There are people in Davao who strongly feel that U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Daniel Smith IS INNOCENT of the crime of rape. I am one of those people from Davao City. | ||
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| Liezl January 13, 2007 07:20 AM PST For me, Daniel Smith should be released!!! It was Nicole's fault. Why would you go out with 4 guys that you dont even know??? Nicole, you are a shame to all!!!!!!!!! what goes around, comes around | ||
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| Larry Pugh January 13, 2007 07:17 AM PST Daniel - I am keeping track of everything regarding this injustice brought upon you. I pray that someone will find out what is going on and make a decision that will allow you TRUE justice. Still curious as to where the jurors are - don’t they have trial by jury, honor the appeal process, have organization to any of the legal processes??? This can’t go on - the more the detain you the more foolish they look. God Bless you Daniel - he is on your side. | ||
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| Kristy January 13, 2007 07:10 AM PST Daniel Smith is just another American casualty on the war on terrorism. From the start of this case even unscrupulous filipino politicians joined the frenzie for political gain. Besides, who knows if that Nicole is not connected to the Abbu Sayaf, the NPA or National People's Army or other subversive groups. If you are in the Philippines as an american, don't trust anybody. I am surprised to see how some filipinos hate americans. They even celebrated when the planes hit the 2 buildings in NY on 9/11. That's my advice to all of you out there because I live there and I know. | ||
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| Monette January 13, 2007 07:07 AM PST I believe u Daniel Smith | ||
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| Anonymous January 13, 2007 05:07 AM PST Lance Cpl.Daniel Smith is not his fault maybe nicole pose as 23 year old lady thinks that she was raped but I don't think so. You need to apologive to Mr.Daniel Smith he is innocent and young known soldier. I hope Corporal Daniel Smith not guilty and hope to see his family and friends. God will not let you down God bless you lance Corporal Daniel Smith America will not let you down | ||
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| Aye January 13, 2007 05:03 AM PST o all people who believe to that bitchy Nicole. It was only a black propaganda of some anti-government here in the Philippines. they destroy the good relationship of the US in the Philippines. | ||
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| Joy January 13, 2007 05:02 AM PST hi,, im a supporter of Dan.. i know his innocent!!! pLease teLL him that he's aLways in my prayer..:) and may the Good Lord bLess him!! | ||
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| Rhel January 13, 2007 05:00 AM PST I know yielding into temptations and the way you let Zuzette as Nicole throw was really not good to do...even then her reactions and her ways specially in dealing with people and the way she showed herself is really disgusting. I don't believe her anyway and I know she is a social climber and an idiot and no worth girl...Mabe a prosti or if there is more than that....Daniel, I know your just human being tend to commit mistakes but for me this is more than punishment of what you did. Don't lost hope I know and I know that you will be release....Just think that this is a very good lesson that you need to learn....Be happy God will help for those who wants help and ask His help, so ask Help to God....Blessings! | ||
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| Michelle January 13, 2007 04:58 AM PST Keep on fighting Lance Corporal Daniel Smith. God is with you | ||
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| Josh January 13, 2007 04:54 AM PST Shame on you Nicole for letting your poor judgment escalate to accusing Dan of raping you. You KNOW that you weren't raped, I'd say that you applying the condom to him is clear that you wanted to have intercouse with him just the same. YOU ARE A BLOOD SUCKING PARASITE!!! How can you continue with these false accusations and ruin someone who is innocent just to save your face and get monetary compensation. You are a WHORE and a disgrace to all women everywhere!!! Thanks for setting the presedent that you can just cry wolf and accuse an innocent man of rape. Even your community is on to your game and know WHO you are.......if you were as innocent as you claim to be why would you want to leave your precious country. I hope that you rot in hell for willingly prosecuting an innocent man. | ||
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| Anonymous January 13, 2007 04:52 AM PST Justice for Smith! Nicole is a bitch! | ||
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| Jim January 13, 2007 04:51 AM PST There are so many Filipina scream rape for money now days ,it is scarry to travel to the Philippines. Why would anyone who got raped wait 32 hr to go to the hospitial to get checked ??????? ,if was raped and went to the police ,they should have taken her right away to the hospitial . Why would anyone go back to the bar to look for the Marines,after being raped, who they know would not be there unless her payment for sex was not enough money and wanted more or she think she make lot pacos… If was forced out of the bar ,isn’t there security guards there at door and many other people who would intervien if looked like she was forced out of the bar. ALL SMELLS LIKE BIG SCAM GO WRONG. ALL IS BOLA BOLA.Good luck Marines many other men go thru the same and end up paying the girl even tho they not have sex ,and also pay the corrupt police. This all give the Philippines a bad name,these woman cry fake rape for money makes me sick. | ||
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| Mike January 13, 2007 04:50 AM PST Now that we heard Nicole’s side, we should also listen to the defense evidence before we pass judgment. I’m sorry to say that I’m starting to formulate a personal conclusion that Smith was seduced that’s why everything happened the way it happened. However, I’m still willing to wait and see before I make my final personal judgment | ||
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| Liza January 13, 2007 03:31 AM PST  I support you and love you Daniel Smith | ||
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| Jovie January 13, 2007 01:21 AM PST I refuse to call the “Subic incident” rape since despite the decision of Judge Pozon, there are still a lot of angles which are left unevaluated hence, unanswered. Looking at it from a different perspective, I think Daniel Smith is as much a victim here. He is a victim of the anti-American sentiment and left- wing advocates. Not to mention the politicians who in their desire to be relevant in whatever issue, are, not surprisingly, riding in the controversy. It is unfortunate that Mr. Smith, who because of the recklessness of his youth, has to bear the brunt of those who would use everything and just anyone to pursue their interests. Ironically, those who claim to being oppressed have become the oppressors in this case. Most countries in the world are now trying to move forward from the bad memories of war, oppression, and colonization. The way is through negotiation and cooperation without sacrificing the interests of all parties. As for Nicole, she seems to be on a number of retreats lately. My hope is that she would spend a lot of moment in deep reflection, that she would be true to herself, and that she will find that very elusive peace. | ||
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| kenj A January 12, 2007 09:28 PM PST Dan, Conrad! We are supporting you here in san Diego. We believe Trial was not fair. We believe in the truth. May the truth come out soon so it can set you free. Stay Strong. | ||
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| Name January 12, 2007 09:49 AM PST i am a Filipina. i am disappointed at the utter close-mindedness of my fellowmen at this time when we are supposedly free from prejudices about women. when will we ever understand that RAPE IS RAPE, because A NO IS A NO. no matter who the victim or rapist is, no matter what they were doing prior to the incident, no matter what they drank or said or did. and please, let us not shelf Filipinas as if we are some domesticated animals. recognize that we have our own minds, that we can discern right from wrong. encouraging stereotypes would do us a great dishonor. drinking in some bar wouldn't necessarily make us "loose"; neither will we deserve being raped. because NO ONE ever deserves to be taken advantage of. | ||
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| shine January 12, 2007 06:09 AM PST hi daniel smith have a nice day | ||
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| Ysabel January 12, 2007 06:09 AM PST Me and my family believed in you. We will always include you in our prayers. Take care Dan | ||
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| Jovet January 12, 2007 04:10 AM PST LANCE CORPORAL DANIEL SMITH US Marine Corps. United States Embassy in Manila Roxas Boulevard, Manila Dear Lance Corporal Smith, My warmest greetings of New Year to you and your family! I am writing this letter in support of your present situation and transfer from the Makati City Jail to U.S. military custody. As a human being created by God in His own likeness and image, and as a Filipino citizen, I have to deeply sympathize with you and have always been my perception and acceptance that as a member of the U.S. military performing duties and functions on a military mission in a foreign soil, our country, promoting a common security interest, is an unselfish act becoming of a true soldier. Allow me to state some of the important events that I have read in major dailies which caught me with full of admiration and appreciation, as follows: 1. Last February 2006, the United States committed and thereby instructed up to 3,000 troops to help in relief operations in Guinsaugon, Southern Leyte finding survivors among 1,400 villagers buried under mud. Foreign volunteers and local teams rushed bad weather in the continuing search, picking their way carefully through dangerous mud brought about by landslides. Rescuers located the site of a school believed to contain some two hundred (200) students and forty (40) teachers in the village of Guinsaugon ; 2. After the September 27 and 28, last year, typhoon “Milenyo” registered a death toll to thirty-five (35) and damage to the economy reached to billions of pesos. Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) national chairman Senator Richard Gordon and US Ambassador to the Philippines Kristie Kenney personally led the distribution of relief goods to residents devastated by typhoon "Milenyo". Moved by the sufferings and hardships of life shown by the typhoon victims, Ambassador Kenney spent more time with them at the Sorsogon Provincial Gym, extending words of sympathy to the families and encouragement to move on and start life anew. Ambassador Kenney even warmly embraced the helpless children who suffered most from the natural disaster. The American people donated $100,000.00 through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to assist the humanitarian relief efforts of the PNRC in order to help the typhoon victims recover and live normal lives in the wake of the "Milenyo" disaster; 3. In the first week of December 2006, an emergency U.S. flight arrived in Manila carrying provisions for victims of super typhoon "Reming”. The relief flight carries supplies such as plastic sheeting for improvised shelter, water pails and family hygiene kits and cash assistance of US$ 250,000.00 for the victims to be distributed through relief organizations. The funds came from USAID and meant to procure emergency commodities such as sleeping materials and cooking utensils. The funds will also finance the distribution of seeds to families whose crops were damaged by the typhoon and Albay province's "Food for Work" program to support local government units efforts to clear all barriers and obstructions in the roads and drainage infrastructure. Ambassador Kenney and Americans are saddened by the tragic loss of life and devastation and committed to continue in partnership with our government in addressing the humanitarian needs caused by the natural disaster and in helping improve health programs and public order and safety; 4. Ambassador Kristie A. Kenney and the U.S. Marines distributed toys and gifts to poor children in Metro Manila and other parts of the country. Reading the news with selfless pride and dedication, they donated more than 22,000 pounds of clothing, ready to wear clothes, health care equipment, sports materials and toys to communities needing immediate attention and organizations in our country during “Operation Goodwill Delivery”. It is with my high hopes in the present dispensation, time of sharing and giving is a supreme act especially to the needy; and 5. American servicemen while conducting routine training flights rescued four Filipino fishermen adrift the sea off the coast of Zamboanga . In that situation, there is no Philippine Coast Guard vessel close enough to immediately conduct immediate response and rescue but your colleagues swiftly, in their best effort, saved our Filipino brothers and transported them to the port of Zamboanga City. It is generally agreed that the duty of the U.S. personnel to respect the laws of our land and to refrain from any activity inconsistent with the spirit of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) forged between our government and your government in the month of February 1998, as represented by Secretary Domingo L. Siazon and US Ambassador Thomas C. Hubbard, shall always be uphold. I do believe in the pertinent provision of the agreement which is very well interpreted that the custody of any U.S. personnel over whom the Philippines is to exercise jurisdiction shall immediately reside with the United States military authorities, with prior request, from the commission of any offense until completion of all judicial hearings and proceedings. Further, I do believe that you are not a private citizen and as member of the U.S. military who was in our country on a military mission and also included in every humanitarian effort such as post-active role in relief and rehabilitation to save lives and properties and assist our Filipino brothers and sisters to go back in normal lives after any natural or man-made disaters. With these, the handling of your case is subject to the terms of the VFA and your custodial stay in the U.S. Embassy in Manila shall be respected while the case is on appeal. I fervently pray that your appeal will be resolved judiciously and favorably with an honest intention of, to be able to continue duties and functions in the foreign land (our country), sharing mutual and common interest. Lastly, I would like to cite here the oft-quoted dictum of a U.S. Marine Corps – “SEMPER FIDELIS – means always faithful, faithful to our nation, to each other, to the cause we serve”. | ||
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| Myshel January 12, 2007 04:08 AM PST I've been passive about this issue since Nicole happens to be a hoe, then she's telling that she's ben raped. And now that I've read both sides, I can say that Smith is innocent. Honestly, I happen to have an online boyfriend, he's a U.S. Army and is in Iraq right now. We haven't talked much about the issue but I somehow felt that he's been cautious to his words and so do I. We also talked about seeing each other by next year or next next year once he gets out of the army. And we'll go out and have a drink together since he misses drinking and the other stuff he does while he was not yet deployed in Iraq. I asked him what if I get drunk, will he take care of me or something. He said yes, and that he won't take advantage of me if that's what I'm thinking. I wasn't shocked about what he said, besides I didn't even thought about that. Well, what I've been trying to say here is that because of what Nicole did, my online bf somehow has doubts that I might set him up or something which i would definitely won't do. I'm glad that Smith is in the custody of the U.S now. I sympathyze with Daniel Smith and his family and I will include him with my prayers. I do hope his family is doing ok. | ||
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| Nlame January 11, 2007 09:26 PM PST Dear Dan, Hi, I'm Ligaya Tauro, wife of an Air Force Col, residing at Sangley Pt. Cavite City. You are like a son to me, I will always pray that truth will come out and set you free. I know your conscience is clear and what you did do not constitute rape but mutual feeling of consenting adults. My heart bleeds that you became a victim of circumstances. Dont loose hope, always pray to Almighty that you will be out of this ordeal soonest. Consider Nicole a bad dream! she does"nt deserve a symphathy based her actuations and character traits as a FILIPINA. Although I dont have solid grounds for her "Re puta tion" but just leave to God the retribution. | ||
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| Barbie January 11, 2007 08:34 PM PST TO All, Dan was convicted of rape and he made his appeal in court, so i would rather advice to evryboday to shut up and let us wait for the final decision.. I think justice will always prevail.. Let us not make statements that will hurt both Nicole and Smith. If Daniel Smith found out to be guilty of rape , lt us accept it and if not so be it.. I would also like to answer some persons who are criticizing filipinas, just like the other nationals evey individual has it's own identity.. so please stop character assasination , it would not help... ok! what i can say is that the VFA is thr root of all of this violence.. I could say that if there will be no VFA, there will be no US marines coming here in the Philippines? Don't ask why Nicole went to Subic? It is not unusual because she is a filipina and subic is a part of the Philippines.. Do try to ask why Daniel was in subic? he is a US marines and US is far,far away from the Philippines.. barbie | ||
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| Adranne January 11, 2007 07:05 AM PST Hi guys! I'm Adrianne, a Customer Service Associate working here in Ortigas. I've been following the case of Daniel Smith since it started gracing the headlines.. My heart bleeds for him. If there's anything I can be of help in this crusade, let me please know. The Makati City Jail is certainly the most gruesome place for him. .Keep me posted. Thank you. | ||
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| Pauline January 11, 2007 07:04 AM PST hi...im pauline from bicol<naga city>...i was so devastated by the way the case ended...im only 19 years old but im willing to give my all out support for mr. danielle smith...we all know that the truth will always prevail..sooner or later everything will be okay....hope mr. smith had a warm christmas even if hes in jail...we bicolanos are praying for him...we are not stupid enough to fall for a cheap story like what nicole is trying to tell...hope she gets what shes looking for...there is such bitterness in us,<mr.smiths supporters> because there has been an unfair justice for both parties but i pity mr. smith more...because of the wrong accusations..i know that americans are such disciplined people...i bow down to mr. smith because of his bravery...we will always be here for mr. smith...we are praying for your freedom and for the imbalanced justice the ourt showed...again belated merry christmas and a peaceful new year!!!! GODBLESS TO ALL!!!!!!!!!!!! pauline padilla naga city,bicol | ||
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| Mariene January 11, 2007 07:01 AM PST Just dropping by to say that I hope everything is fine with you besides this ordeal. Things might have not been easy for you but always be positive and give your trust to the One above. God would not have let things happen without a purpose. Maybe, he has better plan for you. I am a Filipina and soon to be married to a US Air Force retiree. My fiance and I have carefully followed up your case until the day you got your verdict. We are saddened by the decision but we pray that true justice will prevail in the end. Believe in your case and have faith in Him. Be strong. This is just the beginning, not the end. I have to stop here for now. My fiance and I will be happy to hear from you. Take care of you health. God bless. | ||
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| Trish January 11, 2007 06:59 AM PST Hi Dan, I truly beleive that you are innocent and was just used for polital purpose. Be strong, truth will come out soon. Keep on fighting, get a good lawyer to fight for you. I'm always here for you if you needed a shoulder to cry on. Good luck and God Bless. regds, Your number one supporter | ||
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| Daniel January 11, 2007 06:58 AM PST Happy New Year to all who are fighting hard to getting justice for Daniel Smith! A lot of misguided people who are so filled with ignorance and stubborn pride are enraged about the transfer of Daniel to the U.S.embasy. But there are intelligent people who are quite aware of the fact that this accusation was false, and that he was unjustly convicted of a crime he did not commit. I am one of them! I am a missionary doing work amongst the poorest of the poor in the Philippines for the last 7 years. Want to know more about it? visit the site at:www.users.poink.be/dhaene. Maybe some demonstrating to counteract the leftist's demonstrating tactics would be in order. Keep up the good work! Respectfully Yours, Rev.Daniel Dhaene. (Canadian) | ||
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| Yda January 11, 2007 06:56 AM PST hi dan, im solida...you can call me yda. about ur situation here im sorry for what happened to you. that night i dont know what really happened but my instincts says its fishy. ive been to many bars partying with friends...and i hated it when i see girls flirting with guys who they just met in a bar for just 3 hours. iknow guys....i grew up with bois. thats why i dont blame guys if they go out with girl who i think most of them (girls) initiates. just wanna tell you that hang in there man! god is always there for you....your family, your supporters. when i heard the news last year, me and mi amigas couldnt believe nicole or whoever she is. were here for you, praying and pray too. take care of yourself. my friends says hi and yeah belated merry xmas and happy new year...i know its very late....i really tried to visit you in makati jail but the policy here in my work is really strict. DONT WORRY GOD IS THERE:) he wont leave you and hell help you. god bless man! always, yda | ||
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| Pam January 11, 2007 06:54 AM PST HI Dan, Hello! How are you now? Hope all is well with you now..I just read the news and learned that you are now in the US Custody..am glad these things are happening for your own good and God indeed answered our prayers. I believed that your innocent and your just a victim.. Dan, dont lose hope and keep praying...Justice and freedom awaits you so hang in there. Remember that God is in control of everything including your life. Rest in Him. God bless you and I will continue praying for your acquittal. Happy New year... PAM | ||
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| Aisha January 11, 2007 06:53 AM PST To Daniel Smith: I was planning to send you a book while you were still at MJC, but I wasn't able to due to the lack of commuting and driving skills. Doesn't matter though, now that you are back at the US embassy, everything will be better I suppose. Anyway, try to get a copy of the book and read it - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams (or is it Adam Douglas, not really sure) - it's a funny book, you'll love it, I'm sure. I don't believe you raped Nicole and although I don't openly show my support (by means of rallies and whanot) for the fear of being skinned alive by other Filipinos, I do defend you whenever the topic arises. That's all for now I suppose and I hope you're well. Now that you're back at the US embassy, I'm sure you'll have a happy new year. :-) Aisha Dizon | ||
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| Gene January 11, 2007 06:52 AM PST Hi!!! Im Gene, I just want to greet you'' Happy new year...''I want you to know that Im always here to support you always... ''Sometimes rain and cloudy skies are really blessing indisguise...''pray always... | ||
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| Garry January 11, 2007 06:51 AM PST A good day for justice! When countries decide to play hardball & violate "International treaties," then it is time to bring out a bigger bat. Semper Fi from the PI, Garry Davis | ||
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| Diana January 11, 2007 06:48 AM PST We're all here for you Dan :) Hope you're doing well.. dont worry too much for we're hopeful that tomorrow will be much better :D You have our prayers, love, care and support :) Hugs, Diana | ||
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| Rose January 11, 2007 12:50 AM PST It appears that we have used Daniel Smith as a scapegoat to prove a point. We have closely monitored his case and what I do not understand is why "nicole" from Zamboanga followed these troops to Subic? As a Filipina, it seems very unladylike to do so unless she had motives other than pure ones. Rape is a very strong conviction and I still feel that trouble will follow if you look for it. What is a young filipina doing, drinking 4 different kinds of drinks, dancing in the bar late at night and not expect anything to transpire much less know or is lucid enough to know what transpires.? I still feel that staying home is the Filipina way. I have been in the U.S. for over 30 years and know that the soldiers sent for combat are very young and almost very naive of worldly events. They just almost grow up in the field thay are assigned to. I pray that we have done the right thing and justice will prevail | ||
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| Dr. Fe Solon January 11, 2007 12:48 AM PST I am following up this case in the newspaper.Can we request for a picture of Nicole to be publish in the newspaper. Give a brief description of her educational background and past history so we can make a fair judgment . I mean the readers at least we can have a glimpse of her to have a facial impression. DAn looks good looking not the rapist type. Kung ganyan kapogi mangrape sa iyo. Is sh being paid by some body to have cause this controversy.? | ||
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| zarmie January 11, 2007 12:46 AM PST Daniel, Goodafternoon, I'd like you to know that we are in support of you. Sometimes things happen when we least expect it but I'm glad you have strong faith that you will overcome this trial. There are people who believe in you, some may not but don't mind them. You told the truth of what happened that night,and you've been honest about it. I grew up in this country so I know who's telling the truth and who's not. One thing I know is that when they don't get what they want they'll bite you in the ass. I guess it was just your so unlucky day. You'll be fine, just remember that people are fighting for you, just be patient. I know this is all new to you but you'll get through it. Being a half filipina, I know the do's and don'ts in this country when it comes to norms and values but its sad to say that those who are pure can't seem to handle that. That's why even though I have the blood I can't and I refuse to believe anything that nicole says. I'm a pre-med student so I know what trauma means and she don't have that. Anyway I hope that this message gets to you. My family will be praying that you'll get out soon and be able to go home. Good day. | ||
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| Miko January 11, 2007 12:43 AM PST ll manilenos know about Dan Smith and "Nicole". its really enraging that such a loose girl with Nicole will get away with the things that she enjoyed in the first place. i bet that when she was flirting with them in the bar, and when theyre kissing in the van, she was thinking to herself of this as a dream come true. and after that definitely consensual sex they had, and the guy figured that he really didnt like the girl in the first place and eventually dumped her, she turned to the last resort to eventually save face. what face to save, when her integrity and her upbringing really made her the slut that she is? if she is indeed a sound girl, a demure filipina, i dont think she would be joining some guys, much more foreigners of definitely different cultures, in a drinking spree. that scene in the club where they had drinks was definitely a big point to show that the slut really likes to flirt. and what do all these anti-crime groups like Gabriela has to do? they clearly dont see the logic of the whole case here. and they are just riding along the waves of the case. they think that this would be a popularity contest, so they tag along. we all know that Gabriela and a lot more of those nuisance party list groups dont do a lot to protect their cause. they are just there to target the U.S. but then they would buy stuff FROM THE U.S! stupid hypocrites. i bet that the Gabriela people dont even know how to speak in straight english. thats how low i look at them. pathetic idiots. Dan Smith was clearly at the wrong place at the wrong time., he underestimated the slut. thinking she was loose enough to go with him and have sex with him, he thought that if he let her go, the slut would still think about the fulfilling chance encounter. he didnt figured out that the slut would want more, and when he cant assure her of that, she decided pure blackmail strategy. it would be SO EASY to cry of rape at this day and age. i just cant figure out why a lot of people still feels for the girl when she gets rape. JUST LOOK AT THE WAY THEY DRESS AND ACT! if theyre maria claras, then its a different thing. but the way they project themselves is definitely not impressionable to say the very least. the guy doesnt look like a rapist to me and to everyone else who saw the pics. people might say that the looks can be deceiving,. i agree. but then again, nothing happened to "Nicole" that she didnot wanted. if the guy is to be imprisoned, i suggest theuy review the case and look at it from all logical angles. just because a native cries of rape does it mean that the guy is guilty. maybe both are at fault here. but the slut is at fault more. Justice for the american guy. Justice for Dan Smith. Banish Nicole from the Philippines. she just wants a green card, or hook up with a foreigner, thats it. she is a slut, no better adjective to describe her. | ||
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| Nimfa and friends January 11, 2007 12:42 AM PST ou have our pray,and support on you ti'll you commit the justice that you are a innosent.you are just a victem in our country.we're SORRY FOR THAT.but don't worry,lot's of filipino's in japan,state's to pray and support on you.and one thing,remember,all filipino's woman is not like NICOLE...so take care,don't forget to pray alway's,and be safe,god bless you. | ||
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| Gwen January 11, 2007 12:41 AM PST Dear Daniel, Hi there. I have been following the news from the first day until the verdict came out. I was not happy because I believe in my heart that you did not do it..mean you did'nt rape her. Too bad because our country does not have a jury because if we have it her i will volunteer to be one of the jurors because I have so many questions in mind for nicole. The things she said is not a thing to believe in and how Id wish I can do something. You're in prayers always and I do hope that justice will reign and favor you. I dont know how it would be, but if there will be a chance for a re trial of the case, coule you please tell that to your lawyer and also just a suggestion...can your country send somebody to investigate the case?... coz what Judge Puzon does is somethign fishy for me coz he liek taking you personally. One thing too, please they could investigate the case so that true justice will be yours. Just hang on there..and we are here praying for you. Take care there and God bless you. | ||
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| Mai January 11, 2007 12:39 AM PST Dear Daniel, Hi there. I have been following the news from the first day until the verdict came out. I was not happy because I believe in my heart that you did not do it..mean you did'nt rape her. Too bad because our country does not have a jury because if we have it her i will volunteer to be one of the jurors because I have so many questions in mind for nicole. The things she said is not a thing to believe in and how Id wish I can do something. You're in prayers always and I do hope that justice will reign and favor you. I dont know how it would be, but if there will be a chance for a re trial of the case, coule you please tell that to your lawyer and also just a suggestion...can your country send somebody to investigate the case?... coz what Judge Puzon does is somethign fishy for me coz he liek taking you personally. One thing too, please they could investigate the case so that true justice will be yours. Just hang on there..and we are here praying for you. Take care there and God bless you. | ||
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| Pie January 11, 2007 12:37 AM PST hi! my name is pie gacad-tinio from quezon city. i watched the news last night about people supporting daniel smith and believing that he is innocent. i would like to extend my support to him also coz i too believe that he is INNOCENT. i don't believe the accusations of this "Nicole", i think she is just using this issue for her personal gain. Shame on her....i really hope that JUSTICE will prevail. Thanks... | ||
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| Trish January 11, 2007 12:35 AM PST hope Dan is doing good. Thru our prayers the truth will come out soon. Its so unfair for him to suffer for 40 yrs for the crime that he did not commit. Nicole must be prosecuted for all the lies she did in the jury. Sinira nya ang image ng mga Filipina. | ||
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| Katrina January 11, 2007 12:33 AM PST hi!!!!!!!!!!! hope youre fine dont worry im here for you i will always pray for you that justice will come soon,i know god will help you i think I've fall for you when i see you in tv call me crazy but its true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I Love You | ||
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| Mai January 11, 2007 12:32 AM PST Here are the 14 grounds the place or made Dan guilty? the broad ones are my opinion :mai Sinandalan ng korte ang 14 grounds o basehan sa pagkakasala ni Smith dahil sa mga sumusunod: a) Si Smith ang nakasayaw ng dalaga sa loob ng Neptune bar, It does not mean that when you dance to somebody in bar its a ground for rape. b) ang nagsakay sa van kay Nicole, Why did she go with them? if she's that drunk she could have said no to it. c) ang naglabas kay Nicole sa van . Will that be an enough reason?she wont get out of the van...coz she maybe wanted more and she cried rape because she felt she's being neglected by Dan. d) ang kapiling ng dalaga sa likod ng van, They had sex and it was not rape. e) ang nasa ibabaw ng katawan ng complainant noon, During the time she maybe on top of Dan does that mean she like it? f) nagpumiglas ang dalaga subalit nagpumilit si Smith, Why did she allow it to happen? she could have shouted and ask for help. g) ang may ‘carnal knowledge’ o pagnanasa sa dalaga, Why, nicole does not like dan? why would she dance to the guy if she dont like the guy? h) ang nagsagawa ng kahalayan, How about nicole placing the condom to dan, nicole is the one who did rape dan. i) nagreklamo ang dalaga sa doctor ng pelvic pain, because the whole night they had sex she's not maybe comfortable of the position. j) naglakas-loob na hanapin ito ng complainant dahil sa ginawa, he look for nicole because dan would not believe that the girl would do that to her...do you think a rapist would blunt himself and dare to look for her victim and would not hide after what he did? that will not a be a ground for rape. k) hindi nagdalawang-isip ang dalaga na kagyat na isumbong ang pangyayari sa doctor, guwardiya at kapatid, A morethan eight hour interval? you call that an immediate action of nicole? c'mon. that lonmg have had so many resons behind it...why took that long to report what had happenend? l)nagkasugat ang dalaga sa ari, Mean that's not normal? m) positibo ang seminal stains sa ari, Dan is a human being ofcourse there will be something that would come out of him. n) at nabakas ang DNA sample ni Smith sa panty ng dalaga at condom na ginamit. So, how about the way she comes? __________________________________________________ | ||
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| Paula January 11, 2007 12:31 AM PST daniel, i know you are innocent.. i believe in you.. stay strong, and have faith.. God Bless you.. | ||
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| Adrian January 11, 2007 12:29 AM PST Now that Dan is with American custody, I hope he'll be well taken care of there. With the nature of job I have, I am always deprived of the latest stuffs about him, and your group's undertakings as well. Is there any way I can be updated with your activities? Is there also a way I can email Dan or anyone in his group like Carpenter? Rest assured of my prayers for you guys! thanks | ||
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| Claire January 11, 2007 12:27 AM PST We just want to let you know you are included in our prayers. | ||
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| Princess January 11, 2007 12:24 AM PST Hi Danny! don't worry ,God will always be there to answer all your prayers. I know its been a hardtime for you to cope on your problems just always think that not all filipinos are mad at you . if you only knew a lot of us is supporting you ,especially ME(he!he!he!) we believe in you even my whole classmates ,whenever we talk about the case we are always at your side and have some prayers for you ( take care and good luck on your case) by the way im Princess, a college student who will always support on you. | ||
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| Dave January 11, 2007 12:22 AM PST After studying the Philippine constitution and the law Dan was accused under, it seems the lawyers would attack the law. A woman cannot give consent while under the influence. How about a man? A what point is she under the influence? And if this law indicates she is not responsible for her decisions, what else can she do and get away with? And if its good for a woman, how about a man? It is a poorly written law that defies the existing constitution. I measured the back seat of a friends Starrex. Suzette had to be a willing participant, no other way. Carried like a pig? They mean "Piggy Back" I assume. I have observed no sane person trying to carry a pig, live anyway, on thier back. And please...somebody get the driver to testify.....he has repeatedly said it was not rape..... Chin up shipmate....this battle is not about you or what happened as much as anti-American groups here pressuring the courts to make it a larger issue. Dave Griffin SCPO USN(ret) | ||
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| Cris January 11, 2007 12:18 AM PST Dear Danny, My name is Cris Tanio. I’m a Filipino-American from New Jersey. My brother is also in the US Navy stationed in Japan so somehow I feel a connection with you. I am standing up for you not because my brother is in the Navy but because I believe you are telling the truth. My friends, family, and I have been following the developments in your case thru the internet (inq7.net). And like Fr. James Reuter and countless of other people around the world, we believe that you are innocent. I was really shocked and distressed when the judge sent you to jail. I pray that the result of the appeal process goes in your favor. I’m sure you miss home terribly but you have to be strong. We are here for you and we will never give up. I know someday the truth will eventually come out for the whole world to know, and that you will come home free. Our thoughts are with you especially this Christmas time, Danny. Take care and God bless. Cris Tanio | ||
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| Rodeliza January 11, 2007 12:15 AM PST DANIEL, ALWAYS PRAY TO GOD I KNOW AND PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT TO YOU KNOWS THAT U DONT HAVE DONE ANYTHING WRONG WHAT I MEAN IS YOU DINDT RAPE NICOLE SHE IS VERY FLIRT GIRL AND SHE DOESNT KNOW WHAT SHES DOING, SHES CRAZY KEEP TO BE STRONGER AND I KNOW GOD HAVE PLANS TO YOU PEOPLE HERE ESP. ME BELEIVE IN YOU . IM ALWAYS PRAY FOR YOU AND UR FAMILY. RODELIZA FABI | ||
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| John January 11, 2007 12:14 AM PST LCPL D. Smith I am lending support to you in this fight for justice for you. Don't give up the ship yet Marine. Stay strong and fight on. Use your training to over come this situation and take one day at a time. Use the support of these people within the Philippines who are supporting you for justice. There are a good percentage of Filipinos in the Philippines who know that this case was about face time for the lawyers, the media etc. to put down the US. BE STRONG. I have been following this situation since it was reported in the newspapers over a year ago. I knew that this was going to be a case that would be followed by many in the Philippines and the US. The outcome of the case would be influenced by the media and those groups in the Philippines that have such hatred for the US that these Marines would be hung out to dry. It is sad to see that the people of the Philippines are letting these groups, officials in government, and the those rich take control of this case and turn it into a "joke" of justice for the entire world to see. From the start, you could clearly see that this case was "ONLY" about face time for the lawyers, "Nicole" and those groups. It was NEVER about justice for these Marines. Having been stationed "DITO" in Subic Bay on two tours of duty with the US Navy for a total of 5.5 years and many in port periods with the Navy since 1976. I have first hand knowledge of what goes on in Olongapo City, Barrio Baretto, Subic City. It is sad to see these Filipinas working in the bars, go-go's, etc to make money for their families. But it goes beyond that. It is about a dream of leaving the Philippines, falling in love and finding an American who will take them to the USA. Can anyone fault them for this dream of theirs??? I sure can not. I have been married to a Filipina now for over 30 years and it was the best decision I ever made. On the other hand, I am also aware of the tricks, scams, lies, etc. that were done daily to Sailors, Marines, Airman, and even civilians who worked on the bases. They were set up with the help of local policeman who would break in to the hotel rooms, apartments, etc and threaten these same young men with jail if they did not pay under the table fines. Most would do this to avoid any trouble with the military. It seemed that almost every time the Fleet was in port when I was stationed in Subic, you would hear some situations like above. I am very surprise that now Senator Gordon ( American father, Filipina mother)) who used to be the Mayor of OC did not get involved with this case. I know for fact that when ever a case similar to this came up, he was on it like "white on rice" to put an end to the situation before it got to the media. Again, it was ALL about dollar to those under the table. Now that he is a Senator, I guess he does not want to put his job on the line to support you in this case. If he was called as a witness to the stand and asked about the history of what went on in OC during his time as Mayor, he could share a lot of cases such as yours of where the officials of OC would pressure the Filipina into with drawing her case for money under the table. I wonder how much she really got after ALL those in power took their share???? So LCPL Smith, I hope that you will stay strong, take care of your self and keep the faith with your self and family. The out come of your case is not over. Justice will prevail and it will take more time to for your case to end. "Don't give up the ship". CPO US Navy Ret. | ||
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| RC January 11, 2007 12:13 AM PST good day! i truly believe that you're innocent and that nicole was a big liar (not mentioning that she's a whore.heheh) By the way im rc from olongapo city-sbma. Well im not the only one who supports you here, almost all people here that i know never believes nicole. keep praying mr daniel john smith. God will be good to you. just trust Him. | ||
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| Jovie January 11, 2007 12:10 AM PST Dear Daniel, I am a Filipina and I am not in any way involved in the “incident” which has become “your life” right now. Well, at least not directly unless if we probably consider the nitty-gritty of the VFA agreement between our countries from which I believe your case has unfortunately become a victim of. But I am following your case, although not as closely as the anti-American advocates. After having heard the verdict I feel that I want to reach out to you. I do not pity you but I empathize with you. I can imagine the many times you wished that that night did not happen. It might have been better if you had joined us in remembering our “dead” that night (as it is the significance of the 1st Nov for Filipinos) rather than the “one dying” on that day. But I guess it is because you are young and when we are, we feel that we are entitled to be folly once in a while. When I was your age and having been bred in an “old fashioned” Filipino family, I was just in the university. Occasionally, I enjoyed a night-out with known friends. Sitting in a stranger’s lap would have outraged my mother much less ride in a van with four strange men (no matter how young and good looking they are). How I wish we met that night instead. Maybe, you would have wished the same thing knowing that we would both be safe and would pass the hours talking about the Simpsons while sitting opposite each other with a round table in between. You would only be guilty of sleeping at some point which I will easily forgiveJ Anyways, I am not promoting myself here. I’m sure by now you wouldn’t touch a Filipina “even with a seven-foot pole.” I am just trying to cheer you up in my own way although considering what you are going through, I wouldn’t know how. But I know that your experience has definitely defined who you are and what you are made of. From what I see in the news, I admire how you are holding on. I wish you well. I hope that this event will make you strong and faithful. Each of us learn of life in our own way, and maybe this is your way. Stand by the truth and keep your head high. One of the things I firmly believe in is that justice, in whatever form, will come in time. As I say a prayer for my loved ones this Christmas, I shall save some for you. I shall be praying that the gift of peace, hope, and humanness that Christmas brings be yours for always. All the best, Jovie P.S. May your reunion with your family next year be, worth all the pain and time spent apart. | ||
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| Kaira January 11, 2007 12:09 AM PST Dan I want you to know that a lot of people are on your side, we believe you! But we know life's can unfair, that's why i think some people like you are made so strong to put up when things like this happens in life, keep it up. No one can take the truth away from you. We support you all through the way. Take care. Kaira | ||
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| Roberto January 11, 2007 12:09 AM PST Hello there, My name is Roberto and I live in Florida. I've been following the case of Daniel eversince and I did never expect the court would convict him. I pity the guy.I don't believe he committed such a crime. For Daniel: To you my brother, be strong, no matter what, Jesus' love will always be with you. I am praying for you. I will send you a statuette of St . Michael to help and protect you. God bless you and your family. Roberto | ||
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| Niko January 11, 2007 12:07 AM PST hellow i am supporting for the realese of Mr. smith, i know that he is just victim of stupid act by a woman who say that she raped. as i watch her tv enterview i dont believe in her aliby, we truly believe that sooner ot later justice well praivel to Mr Smith. we group of muslim believe that he is innocent. we will support till the end. Niko Datu | ||
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| RC January 11, 2007 12:06 AM PST Good day! I really do believe that your innocent and nicole was actually a big liar. By the way im rc from olongapo-sbma. Im a witness that whenever a ship of US navy comes, lots of 'whore' are waiting to see and meet them. I mean, based on what i've notice especially in the neptune club, almost all women who've been there for drink (they say) were hoping to find an american like you. Actually, im not the only one here who supports you. All of i've asked here (appr.120persons) believed you're innocent coz we all know how things arrange here. But im not saying that all women here are 'whore'. im pointing out to those women who comes inside the sbma vicinity and wait there for a while for their purpose whenever US navy's ship's here. One more thing, why do that girl joined your group in a van when she knew she's the only woman there? Doesn't she realize that a 'good' girl never do that? I mean come on, she had an intention and plan why she hops in a van,,,, Im not against nicole because i hate her and you're an american, but because thats the truth behind all these stupid case. Well for now, just keep praying as well as i do,we do. Never lose hope and faith. We're supporting you Mr. Daniel John Smith all the way. I hope you'll read my message. GodBless, rc | ||
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| Shiena January 11, 2007 12:05 AM PST I have been posting three bulletins on my friendster account about the wrong verdict given to smith. it was very surprising that after each posting, i received a of good and bad comments. maybe because i post each bulletin 20 times!!! hehe anyway, i hope justice would really prevail... i just hate it everytime suzzete nicolas is being reported that she has been out for a retreat or whatever religious stuff she do... what a shame on her to god. she should not use god to portray herself as the "oppressed"... she's too pathetic for that. i am happy that there are still a lot of people who believe in smith. like for example mrs. grace santos... if onlyi live in manila, i could have joined the group and never miss any. or even send smith food, things, inspirational things...etc... i would love to contact her and set up a "justice-for-daniel-smith" chapter here in cebu... haha anyway, please read the three bulletins below: Subject: SUBIC RAPE CASE VERDICT: NOT TRUE!!! SMITH IS DEFINITELY NOT GUILTY! Message: I have been anticipating for the verdict of this Subic Rape Case. I went back home right after my class just to listen to Judge Pozon's ruling. But I got disappointed... Yes, I am on the side of the accused and not on Nicole. As a Filipino citizen, i know EVERYONE IS AWARE that whenever US Marines are coming, girls come flocking to Subic or to any assigned area just to be acquainted with these US men... For some, it means "job" for them. I don't know with this Nicole. In the very first place, why did she go to the club when she is very aware that after-club-happennings do happen there between US soldiers and Filipina (sad to say it sounds cheap)? Isn't that already a big shame on her part? Especially that she was drinking the whole night long, isn't it also immoral for a decent Filipina? Her mother should have scolded her on that for doing so. I BELIEVE THEY HAD CONSENSUAL SEX! Good thing Pozon said that Nicole has no suficient evidence that Silkwood, Carpentier and Duplantis "cheered" on them while they were having sex. How shameful of her. And now Pozon wanted Smith to be with the Makati City Jail, considering Smith as a foreign national, isn't he (Pozon) aware that the "venue" would harm Smith? (I guess you know what I mean) I believe that Smith must be with the US Custody or more to that, he would be better be imprisoned in the United States than here in the Philippines. Abolish VFA so that no US MArine will suffer again just like Smith. Women here are so opportunistic. I was once recruited by Gabriella but rejected since I know they are on Nicole's side. These accused US Marines are ONLY set as examples after a hundred cases between US soldiers and Filipinas. Why just now? Oh well, opportunistic as I say. To Nicole, I don't think your morale and dignity now has changed, it's still the same, you're still the old "raped" girl in Subic dumped after. Happy now? Still you have the nerve to marry a US Marine huh. As a democratic country, I am entitled to my own opinion, and this is what I think. I accept objections and other opinions... I just hope and pray that Lance Corporal Daniel Smith be detained under the US Custody. Subject: SUBIC RAPE CASE PART 2 Message: December 4, 2006, it was one of the most horrible days in the Philippine history I suppose… including mine. I hurried home from my class just to listen to the live judgment on TV. As the officer-in-charge was reading Judge Pozon’s verdict, I knew he was on the prosecution side. And it really disappointed me. Yes, I am Pro- “Smith”. The very first time I heard of this case, I already believed that Smith is not guilty of whatever accusations this “Nicole” is throwing on him. Why? Simply because consensual sex between a US Marine and a Filipina is “normal” especially on a place like Subic (ever wonder of the left off Amerasians?) and more especially after having a good time in a club. “Normal” in the sense that most Filipino women flock there and mingle with these US Marines for so many reason at all. One may include prostitution that is sex with pay, and anyone who has knowledge of this situation would really agree. I am not saying Nicole is there for prostitution, I don’t know her. But what was her main reason of going there? Having fun. Talking about morality and decency, is it rightful for a woman to go there and socialize with too many men and get drunk and dance with them? Not to mention drinking too many kinds of alcohol. Her mother should have scolded her of doing so in the very first place. Intoxication and libido – worst words I heard on that “judgement day”. Being intoxicated is already the responsibility of the person being intoxicated. For a woman, immorality again. Smith could have abused her being “intoxicated” but the use of the term, libido, both of them had it. In short, I believe the sexual intercourse was really consensual. The contusions? This is how I see it; they were riding on a van, and having sex at the rear most would be really “difficult” and motion is restricted since the space is too small. As they were both performing the “act”, they could have hit hard those body parts that caused them to bruise. Dumped like a pig? I believe this is overstated just to look more pathetic. The US Marines also have a curfew so they had to leave before the time yet I accept as true that she was left in a better manner than of a “pig dumped”. If she were seen almost naked, well, that could have been the start of her plans to open a case. Asked what could be the motives of Nicole to accuse them? I don’t know if she really wanted to be part of history. Or since she has raised this to the court and to the public, it would be shameful of her to stop it especially that supporters are coming in. I don’t have much to say about her reasons of accusing these men, she knows better. Evidences are mere objects that would imply a happening but not necessarily stating facts. Witnesses are mere people who see the act but not entirely knowing the truth, sometimes misinterpret them, or for some, add and scrap stories. A trial’s should not be primarily based on the number of evidences shown or witnesses that have stood up. I have witnessed the final trial and it just really pissed me off when I saw her jump when it was announced that Smith be detained directly to the Makati City Jail. What kind of reaction was that? Since Lance Corporal Daniel John Smith case’s is pending with the Court of Appeals, I hope that his custody will be remained to the US as mandated at the Visiting Forces Agreement. I hope that this time, his case at the Court of Appeals will be reviewed carefully so that truth would prevail. I just feel so bad about his condition now. I salute all those in the US Embassy who in one way or another never left Smith alone and were always there for him. To Nicole, “God is really good.” and final judgment isn’t here on earth, but on the life after and even during the life span of a human being he/she can feel God’s punishments. As a democratic country, every citizen is entitled to his/her own opinion. And I am just writing what’s on my mind. Thinking loud. PS: Quoted from Nicole’s former prosecution head; “Inggrata (referring to Nicole). Noon pa man ay mga sinungaling na sila.” De Los Santos said in anger. What could have this implied? Subject: TRUTH BEHIND LIES; SUBIC RAPE CASE Message: "Nicole's" REAL Names is SUZZETE NICOLAS Quoted from a government employee's open letter for Lance Corporal Daniel Smith: Dear Daniel Smith, I am a public employee of the Republic of the Philippines. I wrote to you because I feel disturbed about your conviction. If your version of the facts of the case is true, heed my advice and do the following: In your memorandum on appeal, pray that your case be decided not only by looking at the claims or statements of the prosecution but also for the application of logic or common sense in discerning the truth. State therein that the Court a quo erred in believing the version of the prosecution instead of your version because- 1. If you indeed carried the private complainant from the club to the outside, and she was very drunk, her companions would have protested and would have stopped you from bringing her out for fear that you might do something bad to her. Because nobody among her companions protested, it is therefore safe to conclude that when she went out with you, she was in full command of her mental faculties; 2. If she did not cooperate with you in the sexual act, she would have suffered more contusions on her body because it would have been extremely difficult to undress her since she was wearing jeans and the van was moving; 3. If she did not cooperate in the sexual act, and instead slept during the whole process, she would have suffered more contusions from your holding her body. She may even have banged her head on the window, or fallen on the floor because you were drunk, and she would have suffered from stiff neck, back, etc, because she could not sit upright (ok, what was your position? Because she had only three bruises, one on her left arm, one on her right thigh, and one on her uhurm, which I believe may be consistent with consensual sex in a small confined area.); 4. If she was still conscious at the inception of the crime, and she was aware that she was being molested as she testified in open court that she resisted you when you started kissing her and touching her, she would never have fallen asleep on you. As a woman myself, I believe that no woman however drunk she may be will fall asleep while being aware that she is being sexually assaulted. No, she will fight you off! And if she can’t because she is inebriated, she will just cry until the crime being committed on her person is finished. The knowledge that she is being sexually molested will surely keep a drunk woman awake. Her adrenaline will work like mad to wake her up!; and lastly 5. The circumstances of the sexual congress in a moving van with the woman wearing jeans and the man trying to wear a condom is definitely a difficult process, even if consensual. Just the process of getting her off her pants would have been tedious that the man would need the woman’s cooperation in taking it off. Likewise, the process of putting on the condom would also be extremely difficult. First, you have to rip the packet. Then struggle to hold the slippery thing. (Where did the rat go?) Raping (while using a condom) an sleeping woman who is wearing jeans in a moving van is probably so difficult that if the distance of the destination is short, a matter of a few minutes only, the rapist would not yet be able to undress the woman, much less, enter his member into his condom and into her before arrival at his destination. And even granting that you indeed ravished her while she was asleep, you cannot also be convicted of the charge of rape as it is phrased in the information filed against you. You see, the information charges you of rape under Subparagraph a, Paragraph 1 of Article 266-A of the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines (if what I heard from my TV is correct) while the facts as proven by the prosecution (if so believed) is under Subparagraph b, Paragraph 1 of Article 266-A of the Revised Penal Code. You cannot be convicted of a crime that is not alleged in the information because that would be a violation of your right to be informed of the charges against you. For your information, the said article provides as follows: Article 266-A. Rape, When and How Committed.- Rape is committed- 1. By a man who shall have carnal knowledge of a woman under any of the following circumstances: a. Through force, threat or intimidation; b. When the offended party is deprived of reason or is otherwise unconscious; c. By means of fraudulent machination or grave abuse of authority; d. When the offended party is under twelve (12) years of age or is demented, even though none of the circumstances mentioned above be present; 2. By any person who, under any of the circumstances mentioned in paragraph 1 hereof, shall commit an act of sexual assault by inserting his penis into another person’s mouth or anal orifice, or any instrument or object, into the genital or anal orifice of another person. Regarding the reason why the private complainant sued you for rape, it is easy to see why she did so if it should be believed that you left her in an apparent state of undress in a public area where there were witnesses. I can hear the bystanders say, “Hey there’s a condom dangling from her pants’ pocket!” Or “Hey her zipper is at the back!” Of course, under this circumstance, she would tell said bystanders that she was raped because she was ashamed that she was seen in that situation! And when the media caught up with her story, because the bystanders probably brought her to the police, she could no longer retract her story. So you see, if you will incorporate these arguments in your memorandum, you will be acquitted, sooner in the Court of Appeals or later in the Supreme Court. Do not fear. God is on your side. But you must learn to honor Him by following His laws. You know what I mean, the Ten Commandments. May God bless you with an acquittal! And may you realize that not all Filipinos believe the private complainant although she is one of us. Truly, only the righteous who fear God know what justice is! So, may you find shelter in God’s wings! You will soon be out there... Take care... ;) | ||
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| Jo Angel January 11, 2007 12:03 AM PST hello! i was an activist in college. i was a mass org member in our university and i joined on rallies against the bureaucracy of the superpowers especially the United States of America over little countries like ours. these superpowers exhaust our resources and the administration continously let this happen especially the elites of our society. i'm against the VFA to be honest because these US Marines promotes prostitution in every country they go. it can also be blamed with the way our lives are heading through here in the Philippines because the unemployment rate goes up and up every year. but thanks to call centers that is! anyway i did not email you to say the grievances of little people like me. i emailed you because ironically i like to express my support for lance corporal daniel smith because i believe he is the victim in this situation. that "nicole" only wants attention or maybe, maybe there could be somehow political behind this event. i dont know, i have a crazy mind i always think of even the impossible. i have a friend whose mother is a government employee in subic saying she obviously liked what happened to her with those US Marines. i dont know what the hell that slut wants with the attention she gets. she's a disgrace in our country, she showed a bad image on Filipina women who wants to make it right in other countries and the Filipina women who studies hard in school just to have a decent job someday! justice will prevail on lance corporal daniel smith!!! he is innocent!!! pls email me back if this is the right email. thank you!!! i hope you get more supporters for him! my friends think he is innocent too! thank you for taking time reading my email!!! =) jo angel | ||
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| Benjie January 11, 2007 12:00 AM PST dear dan, my heart bleeds everytime i see u on tv being being ushered to ur present situation. ive folowed ur case since it came out of the news. my name is benjie im a fashion designer here in davao. me and my friend eric always talk about u and share our thoughts about our views on this issue. I write to you coz i want you to know there are people like me whos on ur side even though im a filipino. i always pray for ur comfort there, safety, good health and calmness of heart and spirit. hang on there fellow i know soon this nightmare of yours will be over. keep your faith coz our father will never let you stay long in misery. your friend from davao benjie | ||
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| Lilian January 10, 2007 11:59 PM PST Hi Daniel, Greetings! I sent this message, just to give you an encouragement and my opinion about what had happened. For me, both of you commit mistakes but it doesn't mean that I condemned you about it. I understand your just human being and tend to commit mistakes and your so young so your very aggressive. My opinion on what Suzette did was really wrong, she shouldn't react that way because she shows her cheapness, a good and moral lady should not do that drinking, and dancing with the man, specially she had a boyfriend, she was flirting to anybody, and to you so your tempted. Because in the first place she acted that way, seems she is prostitute, I really don't know about her life, maybe she was and looking for money....and bad that you did those to her. MY SUGGESTION IS YOU SHOULD TELL YOUR LAWYERS TO LOOK HER BACKGROUND IF SHE HAD ANY CASE, OR ANY HISTORY ABOUT CHEATING AND LYING, WHO KNOWS IT CAN HELP ON YOUR CASE. I pity on you because you will have a great future, your so young. Try and pray, just be good in there now, if ever you will not be given a chance to win in your case, you will be given a parol. JUST PRAY! Merry Christmas and advance Happy New Year! Lilian | ||
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| Quennie January 10, 2007 11:58 PM PST ello Dan, i am Queenie Nuño from Zamboanga City. I have been following you up since day 1. Dec. 4, 2006 was the saddest day in my life. I was not able to study coz i was bothered a lot. I was not able to sleep bcoz of the decesion and honestly i was even crying while i was talking to my friend. But i beleive GOD has all his plans why this is happening with you. We believe you Dan, just have faith in God. Just have FAITH... You are the VICTIM here. Just be strong and remember you are not alone. We are here to support you till the end. Just beleive in KARMA.....God is watching over us, and he wont tolerate LIARS... Also i wanna inform you that not all people from Zambonga is supporting this damn whore woman. Eventhough we came from one City we dont beleive those lies. from the start we know she was lying, i just wish they had a BACKGROUND check up with SUZETTE NICOLAS "Nicole". Try to dig on who she really is???? Zamboangueno's do beleive you... Be strong. Sincerely with you till the end, Queenie | ||
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| Mercedes January 10, 2007 11:57 PM PST Hey Daniel, just dropped by to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year! Mayn, sorry that you have to go through this shiet. I mean i knoe its hard on you and your family but its cool though. A lot of people got your back.Hey im filipina but i aint one those bitches that would do such thing to people just to get in their pants. but yeah i'm in California. Damn my mom feels bad for you. she said that your still young, and that you have a life ahead of you. My family hates Nicole for what shes done to you. But ey you knoe what my guess is she just wants to make money off of you or she wants to come to US. thats my guess. i dont bout yours. Yup she's a Gold DIGGER... hahahbut hopefulluy the truth will be revealed so that you can get out of that shiethole your in. But anyways well i have to go. just take care of yourself and good luck with everything. bye Much love and peace, Mercedes | ||
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| Sylvia January 10, 2007 11:56 PM PST Contrary to what some people say about the V.F.A. - that the Philippines can do without it, it is noteworthy that the Americans, who come from a thousand miles not only to train our soldiers in the art of warfare and self-defense, but also serve us, civilians, in distressful situations. We can hardly afford to lose all this. Danny Smith was a member of the V.F.A. on leave in Subic. He was a young man seduced by a dancing, drunken Filipina who came all the way from Zamboanga to "relax" at a bar in Subic, much to the disgrace to the image of the Filipina, to say the least. After a year of investigation, trial, and finally conviction, Nicole has finally won the case and Danny Smith is now in jail for 40 years. The Philippines is the poor loser. The U.S. has decided to cancel the V.F.A. and Nicole has successfully disgraced the Filipina. Is there anything I can do to rectify all these? As a true-blooded Filipina I am in distress. Sylvia Reyes - Borja | ||
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| Ron January 10, 2007 11:54 PM PST I am a Filipino living here in America and we've been following the case of Lance Corporal Dan Smith. I am hoping and praying that things will be resolve for Dan to be able to be handed to the US authority until his case is finalize by the Court of Appeal. Please let Lance Corporal Smith that I believe in his inocense and the truth will come out. Merry Christmas to all of you who are courageously standing for him. Ron | ||
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| Mabelle January 10, 2007 11:53 PM PST hello there, just wanted to let you know that I believe you instead of that Nicole girl. I am a filipina and live in San Jose, CA. I also used to live in Angeles City, Clark Air Base where my mom used to work in one of those clubs that mostly military men hang out. I know that a lot of the people that hang out there especially ladies are prostitute. If Nicole was not one of them, why the hell will she get herself drunk especially if she was around military men. Anyways Daniel please take care of yourself there and you are always in our prayers... | ||
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| Maria January 10, 2007 11:51 PM PST dan, peace be always with you!! two more days to go and its chritmas time which we are so excited to celebrate..i hope this letter will at least make you feel the spirit and the real essence of christmas...im sure you are hoping to spend this holiday with you family back home...they miss and love you so much dan..i read a US military newspaper at www.stripes.com where your mom is constantly keeping in touch with the US embassy and she is happy knowing the constant support of your embassy has given. this tuesday, ms grace will be having a carolling for you outside of the makati jail..it will be their way of supporting you and how much we believe your innocence. just keep on praying dan, that someday you will be going back home and you will be with your family..just keep on believing that there is hope that awaits you..I know God will make a way.. i would be happy when the time comes that you will be set free and go on with your life and have your job back.. i wish im just near makati so i can visit to you but who knows what brings next year right? just always remember that my full support and prayers are always be with you..i will send you emai until the day that you will be freed or who knows when your already back home?? merry christmas and happy new year dan!!!! always carry that best smile in your face, pretty boy!! marie of cagayan de oro | ||
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| Liberty January 10, 2007 11:49 PM PST I agree with you and your group in your support for Lance Smith. I believe him 100% that he is innocent and I'll keep praying for him. PRAYERS ARE POWERFUL AND MIRACLES HAPPEN. I follow-up and read every article about his case and forward them to my EMail correspondents. He was convicted of a crime he didn't commit. I am from the Philippines but I reside here in Philadelphia since 1976. I go home every year and if only I am there, I will join your group in support of this innocent military. PLEASE FIGHT FOR HIS CAUSE, HE SHOULD NOT BE IN JAIL. HE IS INNOCENT, INNOCENT!!! Happy Holidays to everyone in your support group for Lance Smith. Liberty J. Francisco | ||
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| Tommy January 10, 2007 11:48 PM PST i am a fil-am living here in seattle WA.,I am really saddened for DAN SMITH, all i can say for DAN is to hold on and justice will prevail,times like this makes me really mad at being a filipino,i just hope that who ever is running this movement,that to be a little patient,we are trying to gather a group here in WASHINGTON to bombard the philippine consulate with letters, e-mail,and will travel to san francisco and L.A. to protest about those IMCOPETENT judges,specially the assholes in the court of appeals, we will not stop even if it takes us 40 years,at least i will not stop,cause i was once upon a time got into that mess with the philippine corrupt system, and maybe i will use DAN SMITH as a platform,but it must be expose,they are using that poor boy to further their own political agenda....to DAN,just pray ANAK,and i am just gonna finish some bussiness here and i am gonna help you,fuck everything is for sale in the philippines,just think of this YOU WILL BE FREE,just let this big polical fight diedown,and the price of your freedom will be written,THAT IS THE SAD FACT about the PHILIPPINES,AGAIN DONT YOU WORRY YOU WILL BE FREE...REMEMBER THAT.....MERRY CHRISTMAS (well,at least try) TOMMY PRAXEDES | ||
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| Jim January 10, 2007 11:45 PM PST Please let me know what the options are in helping out. I too think it is more politics and emotions rather than true justice. I live in Batangas but get to Manila here and again. Jim Craig | ||
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| Garry January 10, 2007 11:43 PM PST Let me start out by saying "Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to all." I applaud your efforts & hopefully have been doing my part by encouraging a letter writing campaign via my extensive contacts of both active duty & retired Marines. I too, after following the case, believe 100% that Lcpl. Smith is innocent. I have included my letter to Lcpl. Smith which relays my sentiments about the case. Feel free to include me on any correspondence for this cause & if it is within my abilities, I will provide whatever assistance that I can. Semper Fi from the PI, Garry Davis My letter to Lcpl. Smith: Garry Davis, USMC (ret) 88888888888888 88888888888888 12-14-2006 Dear Lcpl. Daniel Smith: Hope you are doing well despite the current B/S circumstances. There are a few of us retired Marines living here in the PI & we have followed your case from the beginning. It was obvious that the Leftist organizations and self-serving politicians were determined to turn this case into something political from the get go, in order to try and eventually seek the scrapping of the VFA. The female in question was just an all-to-willing pawn. I have yet to talk to anyone, Filipino or foreigner, who believes that Suzette Nicolas was raped in the van that night. What they do say, especially the Filipinos, is that Suzette Nicolas is nothing but a “Tramp” and that persons not even in the van that night were plotting all along to “Set up” some unsuspecting U.S. military serviceman and blow it all out of proportion in order to advance their own selfish agenda. I find it strange how two members of congress mysteriously appeared on scene, how the son of the Subic City mayor was conveniently there to watch the girl exit the van and how strange it is that SBMA security immediately forced the van’s driver to sign a false statement, but the SBMA security officer has never been charged for assaulting the van driver, nor for intimidating him. The judge in your case, like most judges here, showed bias towards his fellow Filipino by not admitting her past (I have worked in Zamboanga at Camp Navarro and have seen first-hand what kind of loose girls work in the canteen/gift shop area), or allowing the two security guards at Club Neptune to change their statements to what really transpired (I’m sure they were threatened also). No one I know ever thought you would get a fair trial here. Foreigners, and especially Americans, never get a fair shake from the legal system here. Hopefully the U.S. Embassy will finally get off their collective butts and be proactive in your case as you fall under the VFA. Anyway, keep your chin up and don’t take any crap from these Filipinos. Maintain self discipline, PT and read your Bible daily. Remember, money talks and B/S walks in Philippine jails. Feel free to correspond. I’m a retired Marine…20 years in Recon, so I tell it like it is and if anybody doesn’t like it…then to Hell with them. Semper Fi, Marine. Garry Davis | ||
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| Helen January 10, 2007 11:42 PM PST Dear Ms. Grace Santos, I’m with you in your effort to show the injustice done by these communists in the Philippines. The 40 years sentence is very unfair knowing that the woman was doing prostitute behaviour. It is just very sad what is happening now in the Philippines. It will not be long the country will become like a Sodom and Gomorrah in the Bible. I hope many will join your group to show the unfairness of that judge who is also under judgment from God. What happen to the Philippines?????????????????????????? May the God and Father and the Lord Jesus Christ will still bless the Philippines in spite of the many ungodly people there for the sake of those who are obedient to Him. It is very sad!!!!!!!!!!! Keep on praying…….. I know it’s not easy------- O Lord Jesus Christ please help the Philippines. Please reform the Filipinos in order to change the nation into a godly one. Not that many shows they are calling You and praying but they’re really not obeying You by not doing Your will. Please help the situation of Daniel Smith who is a victim of these Satan’s people by accusing him of this crime that You alone really know what was the real motive of that woman. Please be with Daniel Smith in his very hard situation at the moment. Please dig into the conscience of that woman who perhaps thinks she is a victor like Satan thought when You O Lord Jesus died in the cross of Calvary. But You alone O Lord really know. Please convict that woman accuser O Lord, that she will not find her peace till she will admit that she has committed the same crime. The young life of Daniel Smith that was damaged by that woman is still in Your hand. Please show justice O Lord although when You were on earth You experienced also many injustices. Thank You O Lord that You will not close Your eyes to the situation of Daniel Smith. Please help O Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. In His Mercy and Amazing Grace, Helen Kohler Switzerland | ||
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| Juvy January 10, 2007 11:40 PM PST Daniel; My friends and I agree that the judge wronged you. I believe that his decision was based on politics rather than facts and he should be ashamed of himself. Guilt must be found as a matter fact, not as a matter of circumstantial evidence. Problems with our government and the corruption of our officials are not your problem and for this injustice I am truly sorry. Although you are away from your family and living under terrible hardship, I wish you the best possible Christmas with hopes that you will be at the embassy rather than Makati Jail by Christmas. All my hopes for your appeal and your continued good health. You are in our prayers. Take care. Juvy Denina | ||
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| Rex January 10, 2007 11:39 PM PST Hi Daniel! How are you doing? Hope you're fine, I guess... By the way, I am Rex A. of San Diego, California and I have been following on the news about you and the 3 other US servicemen that were involved in the case since last year. A lot of Filipinos here in the States were saddened regarding the result of the verdict. Most of us here in the US, especially my colleagues and friends don't believe that you committed the crime. The judge's decision has been so unfair. I know how you were felling that time and your family here has been so worried about you. We've been praying for you for good health, safety and protection. Life is hard inside the jail, but because alot of people have been supporting you and praying for you, you have become stronger emotionally and spiritually, and we're glad to learn that you are doing well. I am writing you this to show my support for you and your family. I have high regards with all the Marine Corps and also with US Army, Navy and Airforce. They are the modern day heroes of the America and the rest of the world - and you are a part of that. Life is short so just live your life to the fullest. Look into the future with confidence and have a positive outlook in life. This experience will make you a better person and I know something good will happen in the end. May you have a joyous Christmas and a blessed New Year! Just let me know if I can be of help to you and your family as well. I want to be a part of the fund-raising drive your friends and supporters are doing right now-- to help raise funds for your family's trip to the Philippines. All the best for you. May God bless you always! A friend, Rex, RN San Diego, CA USA | ||
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| Marie January 10, 2007 11:38 PM PST dan or daniel, greetings of peace!!! may each day brings you happiness and hope as you wake up in the morning to face again another battle in your life. Philippines might be your nightmare, but i hope you would also appreciate and believe that you have a lot of Filipino supporters who love you and pray for your immediate transfer in the US custody while your case goes to the Court of Appeals.. i have read awhile ago thru inq7.net, about a filipina who supports you and asked for an email address where she can write to you and join with Grace Santos. i have given her the add by writing to her so that she can also express her sympathy to you..her name is christina..you see?? alot of us still believes in you. i wish you a merry christmas and a happy new year!! i wish you peace and happiness for your holiday.hope you get your desire on this coming season.. cheer up pretty boy!!!and always care that good smile in your face..i still believe that after the darkness, there's a bright rainbow that comes your way..u deserve to be happy, your still young and many good things will come your way..always pray to God and believe that life is worth living.. take care...i will always send u email everyday!! marie of cagayan de oro.. | ||
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