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> Court of law != court of public opinion. This is quickly becoming older than the stupid "First Amendment only applies to government so it's okay to censor op
by belovedeagle 10y ago
> Court of law != court of public opinion.
This is quickly becoming older than the stupid "First Amendment only applies to government so it's okay to censor opinions we don't like!" trope. Innocent until proven guilty isn't just some quaint legal principle, it's supposed to be a foundation of American society (and many like it). The legal system is ultimately just a mirror of society; if we disdain such principles for long enough they'll disappear from the courts as well. Many people would be happy to see that happen; perhaps you're one of them, perhaps not.