I share your general concern about preserving free speech. I'm fine with a standard that protects most lies. But I think Mr. Damore's case is one that should be

I share your general concern about preserving free speech. I'm fine with a standard that protects most lies. But I think Mr. Damore's case is one that should be over the legal line. FWIW, there are free speech absolutists, like the late Justice Scalia, who nonetheless share my concern about weak libel laws. How would you feel if the standard was lowered only for getting a court-mandated public apology, not monetary damages?