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[–] corsairio ago  (edited ago)

I'm saying that the entire notion of libel as an action with legal recourse goes against the first amendment, and is used by the establishment to keep down dissenters. I don't think Rolling Stone sells itself as an organization with true journalistic integrity, either.

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[–] hungryasabear 1 point 3 points (+4|-1) ago 

I don't think it does. Defamation is a crime and isn't what Rolling Stone did by publishing this story in that category?

Regarding Freedom of Speech:

" other limitations on free speech balance rights to free speech and other rights, such as rights for authors over their works (copyright), protection from imminent or potential violence against particular persons (restrictions on fighting words), or the use of untruths to harm others (slander). "

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[–] corsairio 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

I'm sure these are valid limitations of freedom of speech just like spying on everyone's metadata is a valid violation of the fourth amendment. Just because the government set up laws to empower the establishment doesn't mean thay are constitutional.