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>People who actually believe in those principles actually try to convince people Then convince the offenders. Preaching to those who are already outraged or th
by TomMckenny 8y ago
>People who actually believe in those principles actually try to convince people
Then convince the offenders. Preaching to those who are already outraged or the uninvolved just fans their emotions too and moves further and further away from reasoned discourse.
>because trial by public opinion and media isn't a judicial process
This has indeed been a problem in the US for decades where anyone accused of any crime has their face plastered on the evening news for ratings. Never is there a retraction when released or upon acquittal. Not that it would do any good as the damage is irreparable.
Now that it's starting to happen to powerful people, the issue is finally being raised. I'm going to guess the eventual resolution will be some lawsuit system that makes publishing accusations of the powerful financially impossible while keeping open season on ordinary people.
- stcredzero 8y agoAs it's currently formulated, it's easier to publish stuff about public figures than private individuals. The bar for showing defamation of private figures is lower.