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Exactly. That's why we opt for free speech. We allow people to lie and attempt to deceive and spin because we know that it's better for citizens to be accusto
by crusso 11y ago
Exactly. That's why we opt for free speech. We allow people to lie and attempt to deceive and spin because we know that it's better for citizens to be accustomed to the marketing and somewhat robust against it than to trust some other higher power that can betray the unprotected and unaware masses.
- TeMPOraL 11y agoI don't buy it. I think "we" didn't allow a thing, it's just that lying makes money, money gives power, and power can be used to keep your lying legal (and money can be used to make it be perceived as socially acceptable occupation).
- crusso 11y agoAnd how do you get around the problem of who watches the watchers? [edit add: Because I actually don't disagree with anything you said, but the solution you propose never seems to work]