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False Statement of Fact Even deliberate lies are protected by the first amendment unless they fall under the category of defamation. "Harm to society" is an ir
by causi 4y ago
False Statement of Fact
Even deliberate lies are protected by the first amendment unless they fall under the category of defamation. "Harm to society" is an irrelevant distinction under American law.
- dahart 4y agoThat’s absolutely not true. The reasoning behind free speech exceptions like fighting words, sedition, pornography and others all hinge on harm to society. The Supreme Court has already recognized False Statements of Fact concerning “issues of public concern.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_statements_of_fact#Issues_%22of_public_concern%22 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_statements_of_fact#Issue...
- causi 4y agoFighting words is not an exemption to free speech; it is an exemption to laws against assault and battery. Speaking fighting words does not break the law. Responding to fighting words by punching the speaker doesn't either. If the listener chooses not to respond to fighting words with violence and your fighting words did not include over criminal acts such as making a true threat, you will not be arrested.
- dahart 4y ago> Fighting words is not an exemption to free speech Wrong again. Yes they are, generally speaking. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_free_speech_exceptions#Fighting_words https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_free_speech_exce...