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Recently, the National Enquirer headlined a story claiming that President Bush - who famously has said that he stopped drinking, cold turkey, as of his fortieth birthday - is drinking once again. It cited multiple confidential sources, and has stood by the story despite scrutiny by more mainstream media.
The story raises an interesting legal question: If the Enquirer is wrong, could - and should - President Bush sue the publication for libel?
In this column, I will argue that while such a suit technically could be brought, the President would be extremely unwise to file it.
The state of yellow journalism in this nation is repugnant with obvious lies printed all the time. But, I think it's a "pick your battles" personal decision he hasn't done so yet.
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The state of yellow journalism in this nation is repugnant with obvious lies printed all the time. But, I think it's a "pick your battles" personal decision he hasn't done so yet.