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You do realize laws like this already exist in America? Slander and defamation are laws against lying I fully support banning politics and the media from lying
by katbyte 1y ago
You do realize laws like this already exist in America? Slander and defamation are laws against lying
I fully support banning politics and the media from lying because they should be held to a higher standard
- isaacremuant 1y ago[flagged]
- Ferret7446 1y agoThat's an unfortunate example, as defamation is notoriously difficult to prosecute as it requires proof of knowledge and intent, among other things. The problem lies in how such a law can be used; unless the law is weak it will likely be abused (but then its effectiveness will also be minimal).
- martin-t 1y agoThe issue with many laws is that they take into account the individual case. If somebody has a track record of lying, it should be easier to prove subsequent lying. Of course, then the potential for abuse is greater. It's about finding the right balance.