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>Libel, slander, and "yelling fire" are sufficient limits on free speech. >fine trusted news organizations spreading misinformation How do these two statement
by feoren 6y ago
>Libel, slander, and "yelling fire" are sufficient limits on free speech.
>fine trusted news organizations spreading misinformation
How do these two statements go together at all? The government fining news organizations for reporting what it decides is misinformation seems like a huge overreach even to me, and I'm more on the pro-censorship side.
- echelon 6y agoI was originally thinking that if people were upset at corporations for all the damage they do in the thirst for profit, we could take free speech rights away from corporate entities and enshrine those same limits as rights for the people. But I think you're right. That's ridiculous and results in less freedom, and we should strive for 100% free speech across the board. The way to fix hate is to make sure everyone's rights are protected and strive to meet everyone's needs. Hate arises from fear and discomfort. It's not an easy problem to solve.