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Not only is it defamatory, but in many states it's actually a crime. For example, here's the law in Texas: > A person commits an offense if, with intent to in
by amyjess 10y ago
Not only is it defamatory, but in many states it's actually a crime.
For example, here's the law in Texas:
> A person commits an offense if, with intent to injure a candidate or influence the result of an election, the person enters into a contract or other agreement to print, publish, or broadcast political advertising that purports to emanate from a source other than its true source.
Source: http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/EL/htm/EL.255.htm http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/EL/htm/EL.255.htm
- mikeyouse 10y agoExcept free speech protections preempt state law and satire / parody is absolutely a protected form of speech.
- amyjess 10y agoFraud and defamation have never been protected speech.
- mikeyouse 10y agoThose words have actual legal meanings, neither of which apply to the Yes Men making silly videos. I'd love to see the NRA prove actual damages. Or as Popehat put it, The First Amendment Protects Satire Even When Reckless, Stupid, Or Ideology-Addled People Fall For It https://popehat.com/2013/11/26/the-first-amendment-protects-satire-even-when-reckless-stupid-or-ideology-addled-people-fall-for-it/ https://popehat.com/2013/11/26/the-first-amendment-protects-...