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Thread #101088   Message #2464569
Posted By: Amos
13-Oct-08 - 01:39 PM
Thread Name: BS: Popular Views on Obama
Subject: RE: BS: Popular Views on Obama
that they would bring criminal libel prosecutions against anyone who made statements against Mr. Obama that were "false."

What's your definition of libel, BB?

As I recall it has to do with making false statements of defamatory nature abouot someone. Because it is harmful, it has gradually been proscribed by law. Correct?

Or do you thing people should be encouraged to break the law?

There's a large difference between free speech and the freedom to defame and libel irresponsibly. Speech intends to communicate.

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